Blenheim man sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his mother

Thursday 5 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1:14pm

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Paul Armon has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jennifer Phyllis Sheehan at her Blenheim home late last year. Following an argument, Armon used a crowbar and a knife to kill his mother before handing himself in to police three days later. He must serve at least 15 years before parole eligibility.

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1. StuffThu 5 Jun 2025, 11:03am

   Blenheim man who murdered his mother sentenced to life imprisonment (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 5 Jun 2025, 11:29am

   Paul Armon sentenced to life imprisonment for brutally murdering mother in her Blenheim home (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 5 Jun 2025, 1:10pm

   Blenheim man who murdered his mother jailed for life (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 5 Jun 2025, 1:14pm

   Blenheim man sent to prison after violently murdering mother in argument (opens in new tab)