Body of missing Christchurch father found buried at residential property

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 1:35pm

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Police have discovered the body of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth at a Hereford Street address in Christchurch. Detective Inspector Scott Anderson confirmed the body was found buried at the rear of the property on 8 October following a multi-week search.

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1. StuffWed 14 Oct, 11:53am

   Body of missing Christchurch dad found ‘buried in a shed’ (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 14 Oct, 1:35pm

   Christchurch man’s body found buried under a shed (opens in new tab)