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Father and Son Killed in Deliberate Auckland Fire; Suspect Charged

10/24/2025

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A fire in Bucklands Beach, East Auckland on October 2 killed Jung Sup Lee, 36, and his son Ha-il Lee, 11.
Police have charged a 38-year-old man with two murder counts.
The fire was confirmed to be deliberately set using an accelerant.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua said public information and CCTV footage were crucial to the arrest, and the accused is scheduled to appear in Manukau District Court today.

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Story summary

A fire in Bucklands Beach, East Auckland on October 2 killed Jung Sup Lee, 36, and his son Ha-il Lee, 11.
Police have charged a 38-year-old man with two murder counts.
The fire was confirmed to be deliberately set using an accelerant.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua said public information and CCTV footage were crucial to the arrest, and the accused is scheduled to appear in Manukau District Court today.