Man named after name suppression lapses in South Auckland homicide case

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 9:49am

Mukesh Prashad, 37, can now be named following the lapse of name suppression. He is accused of smothering his five-year-old daughter before taking her body to the Manukau Police Station in January. Prashad has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

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1. StuffWed 2 Jul 2025, 9:48am

   Man accused of killing young daughter and dropping body at police station, named (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 2 Jul 2025, 9:49am

   South Auckland homicide: Name suppression lapses for Mukesh Prashad, accused of smothering 5-year-old daughter (opens in new tab)