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Offender Databases Malcolm Chaston

Malcolm George Chaston

Alias

Maniapoto Walker

Offences

Murder of Christchurch woman Vanessa Anne Pickering in February 2010
Assault on another woman with intent to commit sexual violation
Unlawful sexual connection, rendering unconscious and injuring with intent in relation to a Christchurch woman in September and early October 2001
Alarmingly lengthy list of past convictions including for rape, assault with intent, assault on a prison officer, aggravated assault, firearms and weapons charges, drink driving, careless driving, breach of periodic detention, driving while disqualified, substantial theft and burglaries, attempted escape, unlawfully taking motor vehicles, yet he was on bail at the time he killed Ms Pickering

Victims

Vanessa Anne Pickering

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

Fourth Reich (skinheads)

Age

Born 1969

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to life with a 20 year minimum non-parole period in April 2011
A 9 year preventive detention sentence was also imposed
Earliest possible release date February 2030

Background
NZ Herald story here and here
Court of Appeal judgment here (PDF)

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