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Offender Databases James Challis

James William Challis

Alias

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Offences

Manslaughter of Wanganui two year old Jhia Te Tua in May 2007
Also past convictions for aggravated robbery, assault, burglary, theft, intimidation and two drug-related convictions

Victims

Jhia Te Tua

Offender Affiliations

Hayden Wallace
Karl Check
Tyrone Box
Michael Kumeroa
Kenneth Smith
Chance Church
Noel Broughton
Ranji Forbes
Godfrey Muraahi
Richard Puohotaua
Erueti Nahona

Gang affiliations

Mongrel Mob

Age

Born 1988

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to just 7 years with a 4 year non parole period in July 2008
Due for early release June 2011
Unsuccessfully appealed this sentence November 2008

Background
NZ Herald story here
Sentence detailed here
Court of Appeal case here

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