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Offender Databases Desmond Eru

Desmond Mahanga Eru

Alias

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Offences

Took part in the home invasion and aggravated robbery of Te Puke couple Peter and Maggie Bentley in October 2004
Tamati and Epiha appear to have been the primary offenders

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

Mano Tamati
Hopihana Epiha
Ronald Hira

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1983

Current Location

Out on home detention

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to just one year 11 months in May 2006
Front-end home detention granted January 2007

Background
NZ Herald story here

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