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Offender Databases Gregory Toka

Gregory James Toka

Alias

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Offences

Murder of Christchurch transsexual Brenda Adriana Kingi in October 1993

Victims

Brenda Adriana Kingi

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1968

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Given a ten year "life" sentence in July 1994
His parole eligibility began October 2003
Not yet advised on latest hearing

Background
NZ Herald story Saturday the 30th July 1994
"A man convicted of the murder of a transsexual in October was yesterday sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment by Justice Fraser in the High Court at Christchurch. Gregory James Toka, aged 26, a gardener, was found guilty by a jury of murdering Brenda Adriana Kingi, 33, who died of multiple stab wounds. A ceremonial sword was found embedded in her body when the police arrived at her flat. Justice Fraser made no order as to the minimum period Toka should serve."

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