US EditionInsanity Defence Planned as Hostel Fire Murder Trial Starts
The accused allegedly set two fires to force a transfer from the hostel, leading to five deaths and sparking multiple safety inquiries, officials said.
- A hostel fire in Wellington, New Zealand claimed the lives of five victims, identified as Kenneth Barnard, Liam James Hockings, Peter Glenn O'Sullivan, Melvin Joseph Parun, and Michael Wahrlich.
- The defendant is accused of starting two fires at the hostel, with one fire causing the fatalities.
- Four individuals involved in building management and fire safety systems are facing manslaughter charges related to the incident.
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