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Offender Database Gary McKinley

Gary Lawrence McKinley

Alias

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Offences

Raped and murdered Wendy Snowden in a New Plymouth park on 21st November 1986
Stabbed a fellow inmate at Rimutaka prison causing grevious bodily harm in December 2008
Also had numerous previous convictions for burglary theft and assault

Victims

Wendy Snowden

Offender Affiliations

none known

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1960

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Was given a 7 year life sentence in June 1987
Sentenced to 4 years with a 2 year minimum non-parole period in October 2009
Parole declined September 2008
Had another hearing October 2011

Background
NZ Herald story here
See this excellent article at crime.co.nz

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Corrections and Additional Information
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