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Rachael Eddy murder trial: Defence urges jury to consider self
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Rachael Eddy, 51, is accused of murdering her friend Ross Kennedy at a campsite in 2024.
The defence argues that Eddy was acting in self-defence with no intention to murder.
- Rachael Eddy is on trial for murder in the High Court at Rotorua
- The alleged murder occurred in October 2024
- The victim, Ross Kennedy, was a fellow homeless person and Eddy's friend
- The defence claims Eddy acted in self-defence
- The Crown alleges Eddy murdered Kennedy with intent
- The trial is ongoing
- Rachael Eddy is accused of murdering Ross Kennedy
- Eddy was acting in self-defence
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- Left: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
- Center: Rachael Eddy denies murdering her friend Ross Kennedy at a campsite in 2024.
- Right: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Acquittal or conviction
Why It Matters
The outcome will determine Eddy's fate and potentially impact the community
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Factuality: High 100%
Ownership: NZ Herald (NZ) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 9NZ Herald (NZ): Rachael Eddy denies murdering her friend Ross Kennedy at a campsite in 2024.
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