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Grace Millane s killer loses appeal of murder conviction and sentence, while suppression continues
17 Dec, 2020 09:45 PM
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Focus Live: The man convicted of murdering Grace Millane has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison, but he will likely appeal.
Focus Live: The man convicted of murdering Grace Millane has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison, but he will likely appeal.
NZ Herald
The man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane has lost his conviction and sentence appeal.
Earlier today, New Zealand s Supreme Court made a last minute order suppressing the identity of the man.
The court released its decision just after 11am.
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Shortly after the decision, the Millane family released a statement thanking the judges, police and also New Zealanders for their support. They thanked Detective inspector Scott Beard, Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand, Detective Sergeant Tony McKenzie and Detective Toni Jordan “for their hard work, dedication and unflinching support”.
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Grace Millane s father said they will return home to try to pick up the pieces of their lives. (First published November 2019) “We would also like to thank the people of New Zealand for the love and support they have shown to Grace and our family over the last two years, the statement said.