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New Zealand police investigate how a man hid his 3 children in a forest for years without discovery
Tom Phillips evaded police for nearly four years with his children in challenging terrain; investigations continue into possible accomplices and how they survived off-grid.
- Tom Phillips evaded capture while frequently moving around a vast region with his three children since 2021, despite police efforts to locate him after multiple sightings.
- Police suspect that locals may have assisted Phillips with shelter or supplies, as he managed to remain elusive for an extended period.
- Police Minister Mark Mitchell stated that Phillips was unstable and possessed multiple high-powered firearms, complicating the situation further.
- Witnesses expressed sadness over the outcome of Phillips being shot dead in a police shootout, noting the potential loss of young lives.
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