Man who murdered mother has term cut
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.
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Dumbbell killer wins appeal against life term
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Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.
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