New ZealandTamihere Won't Face Retrial
David Tamihere will not face a retrial over the 1989 murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Höglin. The Crown has abandoned the retrial.
Global Newsflix 1 min read
The Crown has decided not to retry David Tamihere for the murders of Swedish backpackers Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Höglin.
Tamihere said he was half surprised by the decision.
Key facts
- David Tamihere will not face a retrial
- The murders occurred in 1989
- The victims were Swedish backpackers
- The Crown abandoned the retrial
Three perspectives
Neutral
The decision not to retry Tamihere brings an end to the case. The Crown's decision is final. Tamihere's reaction to the decision has been reported.
Positive
The decision not to retry Tamihere may bring closure to the case. Tamihere has spoken out about the decision. He advised people to hang in there.
Negative
The decision not to retry Tamihere may be seen as a failure of justice. The case has been ongoing for many years. The victims' families may be affected by the decision.
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