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Auckland Cult Leader Jailed for Manslaughter and Kidnapping
Kaixiao Liu, the leader of a religious group in Auckland, has been jailed along with his wife for the manslaughter and kidnapping of Chinese citizen Shulai Wang in Ōrewa. The couple received sentences for their roles in Wang's death.
24 Aug, 22:07 — 24 Aug, 23:10
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rnzHigh2h ago
Gulf Harbour body trial: Religious group leader, wife jailed over manslaughter, kidnapping
Both Kaixiao Liu and Lanyue Xiao's sentences also covered convictions for perverting the course of justice and interfering with human remains.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual1h ago
Auckland cult leader Kaixiao Liu jailed for killing of Chinese citizen Shulai Wang in Ōrewa
Kaixiao Liu and his wife had power over six overstayers living in their home.
By Craig Kapitan
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First report: rnz · 24 Aug, 22:07|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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