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Offender Database Desiree Wright

Desiree Anne Wright

Alias

"Bella"

Offences

Killed her nine month old infant son in Te Awamutu August 1999.

Victims

River Michael Manawatu-Wright

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1977

Current Location

Kaitangita, Clutha district

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to seven years in December 2000 .
This was later reduced to four years in a court appeal.
Is now believed to be in Palmerston North and progressing well with her rehabilitation

Background
NZ Herald story here

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