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Malcolm Rewa Pleads Guilty to 1995 Rape Case

2/27/2026

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  • Malcolm Rewa pleaded guilty in the High Court at Auckland to a 1995 rape case involving a 16-year-old.
  • The attack began after he approached victim outside a party, restrained her, and assaulted her for 10–15 minutes.
  • DNA evidence identified decades later linking Malcolm Rewa to the crime.
  • Rewa is already serving life for 1992 rape and murder of Susan Burdett, with sentencing for the charge set for April 17, 2026.