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Offender Database Benjamin Tumahai

Benjamin Red Tumahai

Alias

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Offences

Murder of 15 year old Michael Heremaia by stabbing, in Mangere, South Auckland in November 2003
Also the attempted murder of Michael Afeaki

Victims

Michael Heremaia

Offender Affiliations

James Leuluaialii
Ofisa Kopelani

Gang affiliations

King Cobras

Age

Born 1984

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 14 years in June 2004.
Due for a parole hearing November 2017

Background
NZ Herald story here, with more here, here and an in depth story here

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