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      Home > News > Law and Order

    A conviction's been overturned for a former Napier City councillor found guilty of drowning his wife in a Canadian lake ...and he may go to trial for a third time

    A conviction's been overturned for a former Napier City councillor found guilty of drowning his wife in a Canadian lake ...and he may go to trial for a third time


    Kiwi Peter Beckett was found guilty of killing Laura Letts-Beckett in a second trial in 2017 - after a hung jury in the first.

    Canadian news website, Castanet, is reporting the British Colombia Court of Appeal found mistakes by the presiding justice and Crown prosecutors in the second trial.

    The elementary school teacher died more than 10 years ago while the couple were fishing in small inflatable boat, northeast of Vancouver.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Law and Order News
     13 Nov: Dealing with Andrew Coster could add to the mounting taxpayer bill from the Jevon McSkimming scandal
     13 Nov: Police are defending prosecuting the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal
     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails suggest Donald Trump knew about his sexual abuse
     13 Nov: Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jamie Melham has copped a 30-race meeting suspension after admitting to riding carelessly during a group three race at Flemington last week
     13 Nov: The young woman at the centre of the IPCA case looking at the Jevon McSkimming saga, is still facing prosecution in a connected case
     13 Nov: Compensation's potentially on the cards should Jevon McSkimming's alleged sexual assault victim, take legal action
     13 Nov: Police aren't ruling out further action - after arresting a man in connection to a building fire in Palmerston North late last month
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     Today's News

    		 Technology:
    Emails reveal former prince Andrew talked to Jeffrey Epstein long after claiming he cut contact 14:07

     Soccer:
    Christchurch United have appointed Albert Riera as their new Head Coach for the 2026 Southern League and National League campaigns 14:07

     Christchurch:
    Detours are up on State Highway 7 near Culverden - in North Canterbury - after a single-vehicle crash about midday, leaving a person critically injured 13:57

     Politics:
    Dealing with Andrew Coster could add to the mounting taxpayer bill from the Jevon McSkimming scandal 13:47

     Entertainment:
    Raven-Symoné tries to separate Bill Cosby's TV legacy from his "horrific" sexual assault allegation 13:42

     Law and Order:
    Police are defending prosecuting the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal 13:27

     Entertainment:
    Sir Paul McCartney has urged COP30 organisers not to serve meat at the climate change conference 13:12

     Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix skipper CJ Bott returns to the Football Ferns squad for two upcoming football friendlies against the Matildas across the Tasman 13:07

     Technology:
    Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Donald Trump in several newly released emails. This is what he said 12:47

     Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has claimed someone in prison "put out a hit" on her life 12:42

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