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Offender Database Bailey Kurariki

Bailey Junior Kurariki

Alias

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Offences

The unprovoked and premeditated manslaughter by bashing of Michael Choy on September 12th 2001 in Papakura, Auckland.
Has since been involved in numerous fights while inside
Assaulted his girlfriend while on parole and on bail in March 2009
Indecently assaulted two female journalists in Otara in February 2010 and indecency with intent to intimidate
Other convictions for domestic violence
Lead offenders were Alexander Peihopa who wielded the bat and Whatarangi Rawiri who planned the murder.

Victims

Michael Choy

Offender Affiliations

Alexander Peihopa
Whatarangi Rawiri
Phillip Kaukasi
Joe Kaukasi
Rika Ripira
Casie Rawari

Gang affiliations

Killer Beez

Age

Born 1989

Current Location

Currently at large

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to seven years in September 2002
Paroled under electronic monitoring and residential restrictions May 2008
Recalled to Mt Eden prison July 2008, but released by the Auckland High Court - August 2008!
Has breached his parole several other times since
Returned to Auckland remand prison March 2009 for assaulting a female
Sentenced to just 12 months supervision in May 2009
Sentenced to 11 months in jail in November 2010 for the indecency related charges
Sentenced to 14 months in jail in May 2011 for the most recent charges

Background
NZ Herald story here
Herald story about latest offending here
Court of Appeal decision here (PDF)
Parole Board decision documented here

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