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Shayde Weston Guilty of Murder; Co-Defendant Incited Crime
5/13/2025
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Story summary
- In a gripping trial in Wellington, Shayde Carolyn Weston has been found guilty of murdering Rau Tongia, while Pania Ella Waaka was convicted for her role in inciting the crime. Prosecutors revealed that Waaka's messages spurred Weston to commit the act. Justice Paul Radich is presiding over this intense three-week trial.
