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Chalton Lawson found not guilty of murder on grounds of insanity

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 25 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Chalton Lawson has been found not guilty of the murder of Patrick Reweti due to insanity. Reweti was killed in a vehicle near Flaxmere last year. Lawson will be held in a secure forensic facility until medical authorities deem it appropriate.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 25 Jun 2025, 3:18pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Chalton Lawson, killer of Hastings man Patrick Reweti, not guilty of murder on grounds of insanity (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Killer found not guilty of murder on grounds of insanity (opens in new tab)