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Offender Databases Isaiah Tai

Isaiah Johnson Richard Tai

Alias

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Offences

Killed Whakatane man Hawea Vercoe in November 2009
Prior offences of an undisclosed nature

Victims

Hawea Vercoe

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1988

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to just 2 years 10 months in June 2010
Successfully increased by the Crown to 4 years 6 months on appeal
Parole declined November 2011
Due for next hearing November 2012

Background
NZ Herald story here with the sentence extension detailed here
If he does not address his offending issues including his propensity for violence and his alcohol abuse, his risk of offending will be increased.

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