Man jailed for three years for exploiting elderly woman with dementia

The PressNZ HeraldFriday 28 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Walter Tamamasui was sentenced at the Christchurch District Court for sexually exploiting a 78-year-old woman. After meeting the woman at a dairy, Tamamasui drove her home and followed her inside to assault her. A victim impact statement was read to the court during the sentencing.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1:14pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    'Predatory' stranger had sex with 78-year-old dementia-stricken woman (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Walter Tamamasui sentenced for sexual exploitation of 78yo Christchurch woman with dementia (opens in new tab)