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Offender Database Ross Kameta

Ross Kameta

Alias

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Offences

Murdered a Rotorua traffic officer in April 1986 after taking him hostage,
also the attempted murder of a police officer

Victims

Robin James Dudding

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1968

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Found not guilty but insane in November 1986. Committed as a special patient

Background
From NZ Herald story 29th September 2009
"Traffic Officer Robin James Dudding, 44, was shot dead after he was taken hostage by Ross Kameta. Mr Dudding was posthumously awarded the George Medal for bravery."
Further info here at this Police Memorial Page

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