Julia DeLuney will not give evidence in Khandallah murder trial

Thursday 17 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 12:25pm

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Julia DeLuney, accused of murdering her mother Helen Gregory in Khandallah, will not give evidence or call witnesses. The Crown has begun closing arguments in the Wellington High Court, alleging the attack was financially motivated. During the proceedings, DeLuney interrupted the prosecution with a loud outburst.

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1. RNZThu 17 Jul 2025, 4:12pm

   Khandallah murder trial: Murder-accused Julia DeLuney will not give evidence (opens in new tab)

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   • Khandallah murder trial: Crown says accused Julia DeLuney simply lost control (opens in new tab) Fri 18 Jul 2025, 4:55am
   • Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupts Crown during closing arguments (opens in new tab) Fri 18 Jul 2025, 12:04pm
2. 1News via RNZThu 17 Jul 2025, 4:55pm

   Khandallah murder accused Julia DeLuney will not give evidence (opens in new tab)

   • Khandallah trial: Crown says accused Julia DeLuney simply lost control (opens in new tab) Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8:21am
3. The PostFri 18 Jul 2025, 11:53am

   Daughter on trial for mother's murder shouts out two-word interruption in court (opens in new tab)

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4. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 12:25pm

   Khandallah murder trial: Defendant Julia DeLuney’s loud outburst as Crown speaks to jury (opens in new tab)