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1News
26-04-2025
- 1News
Police inquiry into killing of Kyle Whorrall seeking a second vehicle
Police investigating the death of US student Kyle Whorrall in Auckland last weekend are appealing for information about a vehicle. American PhD student Whorrall, 33, was attacked at a St Johns bus stop on Saturday night and later died in hospital. Police said the vehicle — a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, registration GNG652 — was believed to be connected to people detectives would like to speak to. "We believe they have crucial information to share with us about the events surrounding Kyle's tragic death," a statement from police said. In the hours after the attack, police initially sought a black SUV and its occupants which was believed to be at the scene and fled at speed following the assault on Whorrall. Police said the silver Mitsubishi might have travelled to Northland in recent days. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin today said the occupants should make contact with police as soon as possible. 'These people of interest could have the information we are looking for that will help us understand why Kyle was killed," he said. 'We know they are likely feeling apprehensive about speaking with us, but we are asking them come forward as soon as possible. It is time to do the right thing. "If you have any information about this vehicle or the people involved, we also want to hear from you. "We will be continuing to carry out our enquiries to locate this vehicle and the people with it as a matter of urgency." A 16-year-old youth was remanded in custody on Thursday after being charged with murdering Whorrall. He was also charged with aggravated robbery. A 32-year-old woman also appeared in court on Thursday, charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact. Charging documents alleged she actively suppressed evidence against the murder accused, by selling a vehicle, "in order to enable him to escape... arrest". She was granted interim name suppression and remanded in custody without plea to reappear at the same time as the murder-accused, in the High Court. Police said any information about the silver Mitsubishi could be passed to police online or by calling 105, using the reference number 250419/9858, Operation Aberfeldy. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
NZ Herald
25-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Police seek silver Mitsubishi linked with Kyle Whorrall homicide in St Johns
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin is asking those occupants to make contact with police as soon as possible. 'These people of interest could have the information we are looking for that will help us understand why Kyle was killed. 'We know they are likely feeling apprehensive about speaking with us, but we are asking them come forward as soon as possible. It is time to do the right thing. 'If you have any information about this vehicle or the people involved, we also want to hear from you. 'We will be continuing to carry out our enquiries to locate this vehicle and the people with it as a matter of urgency.' Police said if you have any information, please contact police online or call 105 using the reference number 250419/9858, Operation Aberfeldy. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Gofundme for slain student Kyle Whorrall's family A Gofundme set up to help the grieving family of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall has raised just shy of $40,000. At 8am, the amount raised was sitting at $39,129. A message on the Gofundme page said the money would go towards travel costs for his family and other related expenses. 'Although no one can eliminate the overwhelming grief and difficult tasks that Kyle's family now faces, we can help relieve the associated financial burden.' To donate to the Gofindme, please click here Whorrall was fatally attacked last Saturday on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank, East Auckland, while he waited at a bus stop with his groceries. At a tearful vigil held yesterday, flatmates, who described themselves as his 'chosen family', broke down as they tried to speak. 'He was gentle, he was kind, he was very thoughtful,' one of the five flatmates said. 'He loved crafting and painting and sewing and creating plushies – he loved plushies so much, and plants. 'He cared deeply about what he did and the people in his life.' Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said yesterday police had arrested a 16-year-old and charged him with Whorrall's murder. He appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday and also faced an aggravated robbery charge. His case has been transferred to the High Court at Auckland for his next appearance on May 14. Advertise with NZME. As a youth, he has automatic name suppression. A 32-year-old, charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder, also appeared and was granted interim name suppression. Charging documents seen by the Herald allege she 'actively suppressed' evidence against the teen by selling a car to help him escape after arrest. She has been remanded until the same date without plea. Whorrall was struck with a 'long' weapon about 10pm on Saturday, suffering multiple head injuries, and later died in hospital. Police had 'obtained further information' about a black SUV that became the subject of a media appeal when Baldwin held a press conference about the case on Tuesday. 'The Operation Aberfeldy team commenced investigations into this vehicle of interest and its movements. 'I can confirm we have now located this vehicle on the North Shore and it has been seized by police with a detailed forensic examination under way.'
Scoop
25-04-2025
- Scoop
Further Appeal
Police are appealing for information about another vehicle in relation to the murder of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over Easter Weekend. The vehicle, a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, registration GNG652, is believed to be connected to people Police would like to speak to. We believe they have crucial information to share with us about the events surrounding Kyle's tragic death. The vehicle may have travelled to Northland in recent days. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin is asking those occupants to make contact with Police as soon as possible. 'These people of interest could have the information we are looking for that will help us understand why Kyle was killed. 'We know they are likely feeling apprehensive about speaking with us, but we are asking them come forward as soon as possible. It is time to do the right thing. 'If you have any information about this vehicle or the people involved, we also want to hear from you. 'We will be continuing to carry out our enquiries to locate this vehicle and the people with it as a matter of urgency.' If you have any information, please contact Police online or call 105 using the reference number 250419/9858, Operation Aberfeldy. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
NZ Herald
24-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Gofundme for slain student Kyle Whorrall's family raises close to $40,000
To donate to the Gofindme, please click here Whorrall was fatally attacked last Saturday on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank, East Auckland, while he waited at a bus stop with his groceries. At a tearful vigil held yesterday, flatmates, who described themselves as his 'chosen family', broke down as they tried to speak. 'He was gentle, he was kind, he was very thoughtful,' one of the five flatmates said. 'He loved crafting and painting and sewing and creating plushies – he loved plushies so much, and plants. 'He cared deeply about what he did and the people in his life.' Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said yesterday police arrested a 16-year-old and charged him with Whorrall's murder. He appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday and also faced an aggravated robbery charge. His case has been transferred to the High Court at Auckland for his next appearance on May 14. As a youth, he has automatic name suppression. A 32-year-old, charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder, also appeared and was granted interim name suppression. Charging documents seen by the Herald allege she 'actively suppressed' evidence against the teen by selling a car to help him escape after arrest. She has been remanded until the same date without plea. Whorrall was struck with a 'long' weapon about 10pm on Saturday, suffering multiple head injuries, and later died in hospital. Police had 'obtained further information' about a black SUV that became the subject of a media appeal when Baldwin held a press conference about the case on Tuesday. 'The Operation Aberfeldy team commenced investigations into this vehicle of interest and its movements. 'I can confirm we have now located this vehicle on the North Shore and it has been seized by police with a detailed forensic examination under way.'
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Auckland teen charged with murder of US PhD student, woman accomplice also in custody
Auckland Police arrested a 16-year-old male and a 32-year-old woman in connection with the murder of American PhD student Kyle Whorrall. The incident occurred late night on April 19 at a St John's Road bus stop in Auckland. After an intensive investigation in Operation Aberfeldy , police executed a search warrant at a Beach Haven residence on Auckland's North Shore, which resulted in the arrest of a 16-year-old male, who was charged with robbery and murder. Due to his age, his identity is protected by law. A 32-year-old woman from the same area was also arrested and charged with being an accessory after the murder. Court documents allege that she 'actively suppressed' evidence to help the teenager evade capture by selling a vehicle used in the crime. Both individuals appeared in Auckland courts today (April 24) and have been remanded in custody until their next appearance in the High Court on May 14. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin also confirmed that a black SUV involved in the crime has been located and seized for forensic examination. He stated that the investigation is far from over, as police believe other individuals were present in the vehicle during the assault. Live Events Baldwin addressed the media during a press conference on Tuesday, stating, 'The Operation Aberfeldy team commenced investigations into this vehicle of interest and its movements and I can confirm we have now located this vehicle on the North Shore and it has been seized by police with a detailed forensic examination under way.' Approximately 100 people gathered at the bus stop on Blackett Crescent to honor Whorrall's memory on Thursday( April 24) morning. Friends and flatmates described him as a gentle, kind, and thoughtful individual with a passion for entomology and a love for board games and sewing. 'His life was taken in a foreign land. This tragedy has affected us all very deeply. So today we gather here to show our aroha for his family, his friends and colleagues," the speaker said. 'We gather in solidarity, in love and pain. We will not fully understand how hard and how painful this must be [for his family].' Whorrall, 33, a doctoral candidate in entomology at the University of Auckland , was assaulted around 10 pm while waiting alone at the bus stop. He suffered multiple head injuries inflicted by a "long" weapon and later died in the hospital. The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the police online or by calling 105 using the reference number 250419/9858. The police said information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
