Coroner finds Canterbury priest may have been victim of financial abuse

Monday 19 May 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 19 May 2025, 3:23pm

In this story Ian Telford

A coroner has found that Father Geoff Gray's mental health declined due to financial pressures and exploitation. The 82-year-old priest died by suicide in November 2024 after sending approximately $40,000 to individuals in America and Bolivia.

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1. The Press via StuffMon 19 May 2025, 12:42pm

   ‘Trusting’ Catholic priest took his own life after mental health deteriorated due to exploitation (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldMon 19 May 2025, 1:48pm

   Canterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coroner (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 19 May 2025, 2:03pm

   Coroner finds Canterbury priest's generous nature exploited (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 19 May 2025, 3:23pm

   Canterbury priest may have been financial abuse victim - coroner (opens in new tab)

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