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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    Accused triple murderer Justin Jeffries has pleaded not guilty on the grounds of insanity

    Accused triple murderer Justin Jeffries has pleaded not guilty on the grounds of insanity


    The 52 year old is charged with murdering 59-year-old Michelle Schiller on September 19th, as well as Jessie Currin and Glendon Currin - who were in their 70s - on September 23rd in Rotorua.

    He's also charged with wounding Adam Sour with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on the same day .

    Jeffries' lawyer Andy Hill says a trial is necessary to determine the issue of insanity.

    It's been set down for four weeks, from February 2027.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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