One-year-old baby and four-year-old are killed in alleged double murder – as police speak to a single person linked to their deaths
- NZ Police are investigating the death of a baby and child
- Their bodies were found in a house in Ruakaka
- Detectives speak with a person involved in the case
The bodies of a baby and a child have been discovered in a home in what police say is a grisly double homicide.
Officers in Northland, New Zealand, were confronted with the horrific scene at a home on Peter Snell Drive in Ruakaka at 7:30am Monday, following reports of trouble at the home.
A homicide investigation into the deaths of the one-year-old and four-year-old has been launched and detectives are now speaking with a woman, 1News reported.
“Our investigation is still in its early stages and we are currently speaking to an individual as part of our investigation,” Detective Bridget Doell said.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area and we will provide further updates as our investigation progresses.”
The bodies of a baby and child have been discovered inside a property in what police say is a grisly double homicide (scene pictured)
Detective Doell said no one else is wanted in connection with the incident.
Police have also spoken to residents in the quiet residential street.
Local news outlet Stuff reports that the home was managed by Kainga Ora, New Zealand’s social housing company.
Kāinga Ora Regional Director for Northland, Jeff Murray, said in a statement this morning, “Our thoughts are with the whānau and with the small Ruakākā community who will all feel the effects of this tragedy.”
‘We visit our customers in the area to see what kind of support they need.
“Due to the ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further.”
Officers in Northland, New Zealand, were confronted with the horrific scene at a property on Peter Snell Drive in Ruakaka at 7:30 a.m. Monday, after reports of trouble at the house (scene pictured)
A murder investigation into the deaths of the year-old and the four-year-old has been launched and detectives are now speaking to a woman who was at the address (scene pictured)
Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo described the incident as “tragic and shocking.”
“The family and community will be reeling and will need support,” Cocurullo told the Northern Advocate on Monday.
The director of One Tree Point School sent her love to the Ruakaka community and said support was available for students.
“We are aware of the sad loss of two children in Ruakākā this morning,” director Shirley Winters wrote on Facebook.
“Our sincere aroha and thoughts are with the whānau and all concerned. We have support systems for all our tamariki that need it.’
Ruakaka, a small beachfront community, is located about 84 miles north of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island.