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Offender Databases Thomas Pira

Thomas Tama Koroheke Pira

Alias

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Offences

Shot former Black Power member Edwin Te Haara to death in Rotorua in January 2006
Also 27 previous convictions including a driving offence in 1999

Victims

Edwin Dale Te Haara

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1972

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to five years six months in December 2006

Background
NZ Herald story here
Rotorua Daily Post story here

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