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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after fatal Taranaki stabbing

NZ HeraldRNZMonday 18 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after stabbing a South Taranaki victim 31 times. During the proceedings, the defendant claimed he had been under mind control for several years.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 18 Aug 2025, 1:05pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 28 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after stabbing South Taranaki victim 31 times (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Man claimed he was 'under mind control' during fatal stabbing in Taranaki (opens in new tab)