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In 1991, Peter Ellis was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sexual abuse of more than a dozen children. What really went on at the Christchurch Civic Creche? Who can you believe?
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Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big 01 | A Knock at the Door (opens the original)
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Is this police sting reliable? Is it just? This episode was first released on 14 June 2023. When Halcombe builder David Lyttle answers a knock on his door in March 2014, he's drawn into a shadowy organisation with promises of wealth and friendship. David is desperate to join, but learns that first, he has to get the nod from the organisation's boss, Mr Big. Mr Big asks David about his past. David says he's committed a murder. He shows the boss where he says the body parts are buried. Then... he'
Introducing: Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big (opens the original)
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The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions? This episode was first released on 6 June 2023. Can the police use a story to get to the truth about a murder? In 2014, David Lyttle, a struggling builder in the little town of Halcombe, answers a knock at his door. What happens then leads him into a shadowy criminal organisation that offers him friendship, a new job, and riches, in exchange for one thing: h
Gone Fishing 10 | The Appeal (opens the original)
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27 years after she was convicted, the case against Gail Maney for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys has collapsed. What happens now? This episode was first released on 17 August 2024. Read more about the case, watch extended video interviews and keep track of the case with a summary of the characters, a timeline and map here . Nearly 35 years have passed since Deane Fuller-Sandys went missing. And 27 years since Gail Maney was accused of ordering a hit on the young West Auckland tyre fitter. The
Gone Fishing 09 | 2019 Update (opens the original)
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More rumours emerge, another witness recants and Gail Maney finds new allies in her fight to prove she’s innocent. This episode was first released on 30 September 2019. Read more about the case, watch extended video interviews and keep track of the case with a summary of the characters, a timeline and map here . Produced in partnership with Stuff. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Gone Fishing 08 | Gone Fishing (opens the original)
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A key witness comes forward with new information that could vindicate Gail Maney, and the lead detective reflects on where his investigation might have gone wrong. This episode was first released on 30 June 2018. Read more about the case, watch extended video interviews and keep track of the case with a summary of the characters, a timeline and map here . Produced in partnership with Stuff. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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