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Offender Database Bruce Howse

Bruce Howse

Alias

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Offences

Killed his two stepdaughters in Masterton in December 2001
Also kidnapped and indecently assaulted a teenager along with his brother Peter Howse

Victims

Saliel Aplin, 12
Olympia Jetson, 11

Offender Affiliations

Peter Howse

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1963

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to 28 years minimum in December 2002
Sentence cut to 25 years minimum on appeal
Eligible for parole December 2026 at least
An excellent effort on the part of Justice Goddard

Background
NZ Herald story here and something of his previous history here
He is the brother of notorious paedophile and killer Peter Howse
Court of Appeal judgment here (PDF)

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