Sensible Sentencing NZ Victor Minnell

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Victor Minnell

The manslaughter of two boys, 13 and 14, while drunk in charge in February 2000 in Wanganui

Colin Morgan
Zane Cutter

none known

Born 1939

At large

Sentenced to 4 years six months in June 2000
Released at final release date May 2003

Background
Knocked the victims off the Whanganui Bridge to their deaths while driving home drunk in his Landcruiser. Did not even stop, and did not admit liablity for four months
NZ Herald story here .
The full story in an interview with the families and police officers involved from TV3's 20/20 programme.

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