Episode
Accidental Shot or Murder?
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Two young Māori men stand trial in Rotorua for the 2023 murder of Harley Shrimpton — with one accused of the fatal shooting during a drug debt dispute, and the other of cleaning up the crime scene. The accused, Piripi Tukaokao, claims the gun went off accidentally while trying to scare Shrimpton, and even led police to the burial site, reciting a karakia in a haunting act of remorse. He admits to cleaning the shed but denies helping move the body, fearing more than gangs — he fears being labeled a killer and shattering his family’s trust. CCTV shows Shrimpton getting into Tukaokao’s car and vanishing — never to be seen again. The trial is gripping, raw, and far from over. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b82478a507c1f1c