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Man jailed for West Auckland kidnap and torture

A man has been sentenced to prison for kidnapping and torturing a victim in West Auckland, despite mental health diagnoses.

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Talutoe Su'a has been jailed for kidnapping and torture offences in West Auckland. The victim's child witnessed the incident and expressed fear during the ordeal. The sentencing proceeded despite Su'a having mental health diagnoses.

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Talutoe Su’a jailed for West Auckland kidnap, torture despite mental health diagnoses

'I really thought we might die,' the victim's terrified child recalled.

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