Name suppression lifted for defendant in Glen Eden murder case as trial set for 2026

nzherald.co.nz

Tupaea Kerr, 33, is charged with the murder of his ex-partner, Charlie Josephine Watson, who was stabbed to death on November 3. His name suppression ended today, allowing him to be publicly identified. Kerr pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in the High Court at Auckland. A three-week trial is scheduled for April 2026. Watson's family was present in court and expressed their grief during the hearing. Kerr's defense lawyer appeared via audio-video feed.


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