Authorities are trying to identify the bodies of two young children found in a suitcase in New Zealand, Debi Edwards reports. Police say remains discovered in suitcases in a New Zealand storage locker belonged to two children and had been hidden for years. The children, aged between five and 10, had been dead for several years and the suitcases had been stored for at least three or four years, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamuanaia Vaaelua said. “The autopsy showed they were of elementary school age. Their bodies were hidden in two similar-sized suitcases.” He said the investigation is in its early stages but will be rigorous. “That includes determining where, when and how,” New Zealand police detective Sgt. The family had purchased personal and household items at an online auction and brought them home last week. Investigators work at a scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: New Zealand Herald/ Associated Press DI Vaaelua stressed they had nothing to do with the deaths and was understandably distressed by their discovery. Police first established a crime scene at the Auckland home last week and opened a homicide investigation on August 12, but declined to review details of the case until Thursday, August 13. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know DI Vaaelua said identification procedures for the children were ongoing but they had relatives living in New Zealand. He also said police have contacted Interpol and foreign police agencies – a possible indication police may believe the suspect or suspects are now living abroad. “The investigation team is working very hard to bring to account the person or persons responsible for the deaths of these children,” DI Vaaelua said. He said it was a difficult case for the investigative team. “Today’s update will be extremely upsetting for the community to hear.” “No matter how many years you serve and investigate horrific cases like this, it’s never an easy task,” he said. “I myself am a parent of young children. But we have work to do.”
title: “Bodies Of Two Young Children Found In Suitcases New Zealand Family Won At Auction Of Storage Unit Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Christopher Jackson”
Authorities are trying to identify the bodies of two young children found in a suitcase in New Zealand, Debi Edwards reports. Police say remains discovered in suitcases in a New Zealand storage locker belonged to two children and had been hidden for years. The children, aged between five and 10, had been dead for several years and the suitcases had been stored for at least three or four years, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamuanaia Vaaelua said. “The autopsy showed they were of elementary school age. Their bodies were hidden in two similar-sized suitcases.” He said the investigation is in its early stages but will be rigorous. “That includes determining where, when and how,” New Zealand police detective Sgt. The family had purchased personal and household items at an online auction and brought them home last week. Investigators work at a scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: New Zealand Herald/ Associated Press DI Vaaelua stressed they had nothing to do with the deaths and was understandably distressed by their discovery. Police first established a crime scene at the Auckland home last week and opened a homicide investigation on August 12, but declined to review details of the case until Thursday, August 13. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know DI Vaaelua said identification procedures for the children were ongoing but they had relatives living in New Zealand. He also said police have contacted Interpol and foreign police agencies – a possible indication police may believe the suspect or suspects are now living abroad. “The investigation team is working very hard to bring to account the person or persons responsible for the deaths of these children,” DI Vaaelua said. He said it was a difficult case for the investigative team. “Today’s update will be extremely upsetting for the community to hear.” “No matter how many years you serve and investigate horrific cases like this, it’s never an easy task,” he said. “I myself am a parent of young children. But we have work to do.”
title: “Bodies Of Two Young Children Found In Suitcases New Zealand Family Won At Auction Of Storage Unit Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Julia Robinson”
Authorities are trying to identify the bodies of two young children found in a suitcase in New Zealand, Debi Edwards reports. Police say remains discovered in suitcases in a New Zealand storage locker belonged to two children and had been hidden for years. The children, aged between five and 10, had been dead for several years and the suitcases had been stored for at least three or four years, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamuanaia Vaaelua said. “The autopsy showed they were of elementary school age. Their bodies were hidden in two similar-sized suitcases.” He said the investigation is in its early stages but will be rigorous. “That includes determining where, when and how,” New Zealand police detective Sgt. The family had purchased personal and household items at an online auction and brought them home last week. Investigators work at a scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: New Zealand Herald/ Associated Press DI Vaaelua stressed they had nothing to do with the deaths and was understandably distressed by their discovery. Police first established a crime scene at the Auckland home last week and opened a homicide investigation on August 12, but declined to review details of the case until Thursday, August 13. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know DI Vaaelua said identification procedures for the children were ongoing but they had relatives living in New Zealand. He also said police have contacted Interpol and foreign police agencies – a possible indication police may believe the suspect or suspects are now living abroad. “The investigation team is working very hard to bring to account the person or persons responsible for the deaths of these children,” DI Vaaelua said. He said it was a difficult case for the investigative team. “Today’s update will be extremely upsetting for the community to hear.” “No matter how many years you serve and investigate horrific cases like this, it’s never an easy task,” he said. “I myself am a parent of young children. But we have work to do.”
title: “Bodies Of Two Young Children Found In Suitcases New Zealand Family Won At Auction Of Storage Unit Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-09” author: “James Mcfall”
Authorities are trying to identify the bodies of two young children found in a suitcase in New Zealand, Debi Edwards reports. Police say remains discovered in suitcases in a New Zealand storage locker belonged to two children and had been hidden for years. The children, aged between five and 10, had been dead for several years and the suitcases had been stored for at least three or four years, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamuanaia Vaaelua said. “The autopsy showed they were of elementary school age. Their bodies were hidden in two similar-sized suitcases.” He said the investigation is in its early stages but will be rigorous. “That includes determining where, when and how,” New Zealand police detective Sgt. The family had purchased personal and household items at an online auction and brought them home last week. Investigators work at a scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: New Zealand Herald/ Associated Press DI Vaaelua stressed they had nothing to do with the deaths and was understandably distressed by their discovery. Police first established a crime scene at the Auckland home last week and opened a homicide investigation on August 12, but declined to review details of the case until Thursday, August 13. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know DI Vaaelua said identification procedures for the children were ongoing but they had relatives living in New Zealand. He also said police have contacted Interpol and foreign police agencies – a possible indication police may believe the suspect or suspects are now living abroad. “The investigation team is working very hard to bring to account the person or persons responsible for the deaths of these children,” DI Vaaelua said. He said it was a difficult case for the investigative team. “Today’s update will be extremely upsetting for the community to hear.” “No matter how many years you serve and investigate horrific cases like this, it’s never an easy task,” he said. “I myself am a parent of young children. But we have work to do.”
title: “Bodies Of Two Young Children Found In Suitcases New Zealand Family Won At Auction Of Storage Unit Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Stephen Lockhart”
Authorities are trying to identify the bodies of two young children found in a suitcase in New Zealand, Debi Edwards reports. Police say remains discovered in suitcases in a New Zealand storage locker belonged to two children and had been hidden for years. The children, aged between five and 10, had been dead for several years and the suitcases had been stored for at least three or four years, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamuanaia Vaaelua said. “The autopsy showed they were of elementary school age. Their bodies were hidden in two similar-sized suitcases.” He said the investigation is in its early stages but will be rigorous. “That includes determining where, when and how,” New Zealand police detective Sgt. The family had purchased personal and household items at an online auction and brought them home last week. Investigators work at a scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: New Zealand Herald/ Associated Press DI Vaaelua stressed they had nothing to do with the deaths and was understandably distressed by their discovery. Police first established a crime scene at the Auckland home last week and opened a homicide investigation on August 12, but declined to review details of the case until Thursday, August 13. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know DI Vaaelua said identification procedures for the children were ongoing but they had relatives living in New Zealand. He also said police have contacted Interpol and foreign police agencies – a possible indication police may believe the suspect or suspects are now living abroad. “The investigation team is working very hard to bring to account the person or persons responsible for the deaths of these children,” DI Vaaelua said. He said it was a difficult case for the investigative team. “Today’s update will be extremely upsetting for the community to hear.” “No matter how many years you serve and investigate horrific cases like this, it’s never an easy task,” he said. “I myself am a parent of young children. But we have work to do.”