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Offender Databases Edward McElroy

Edward Albert McElroy

Alias

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Offences

Murder of 19 year old Fresha Wharepapa after sexually violating her twice in Inglewood in June 1992
Manslaughter of her three month old son Nikau Sonny Popo after the arson of her home

Victims

Fresha Wharepapa
Nikau Sonny Popo

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1974

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to "life" imprisonment in March 1993
Eligible for parole June 2002, may already be loose.

Background
Data sourced from a Herald story March 1993 with additional data from the New Plymouth High Court registry
Further information on this offender would be greatly appreciated!

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Corrections and Additional Information
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