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Man charged with murder after fatal Bucklands Beach house fire
A 38-year-old man faces two murder charges after a fire killed a father and his 11-year-old son, with investigations ongoing and police thanking public assistance.
- An accused 38-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after a fire killed Jung Sup Lee, 36, and his son Ha-il Lee, 11, at Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach on 2 October.
- Emergency services reported the home was fully engulfed on arrival, with three people escaping including the mother of the children and the wife who exited through the doorway and a surviving boy who forced his way out.
- Police said public tips and CCTV aided the arrest, with Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua thanking detectives and affirming ongoing support for the bereaved family.
- The 38-year-old accused will appear in Manukau District Court on Friday while police declared crime scenes at the house and Trevally Street and maintain a guarded presence.
- Investigators say enquiries remain ongoing and further charges cannot be ruled out as the police investigation seeks potential additional suspects or charges.
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Murder charges laid in Bucklands Beach double homicide
Counties Manukau Police say a 38-year-old male is due to appear in the Manukau District Court today, Friday, October 24, in relation to the fatal fire on Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach, on October 2. Photo supplied Counties Manukau Police say they have arrested and charged a man with two counts of murder in relation to an ongoing double homicide investigation. A 38-year-old male is due to appear in the Manukau District Court today, Friday, Octob…
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