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Police Cover-Up in 1985 Murder Case | Auckland News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Two ex-cops face trial for hiding a key 1985 murder witness’s description—a tall Māori man—claiming it wasn’t their job to share it. The defense argues this critical detail, which didn’t match the accused, Alan Hall, could’ve changed the outcome. One officer insists even with the info, other evidence like the weapon and Hall’s left-handedness would’ve sealed the conviction. The judge in Hall’s original trial stressed the duty to share initial witness accounts. An expert noted the description’s flaws but affirmed the Crown controls evidence disclosure. Character witnesses paint one officer as principled, and the trial continues as the court probes how evidence was handled. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a819c092d698567e