UK coroner finds New Zealand fraudster murdered wife despite acquittal
A UK coroner has concluded that New Zealand fraudster Donald McPherson unlawfully killed his wealthy wife Paula Leeson, though he was acquitted at trial.
Donald McPherson was cleared of murder in a 2021 criminal trial but has now been found by a UK coroner to have unlawfully killed his wife Paula Leeson. McPherson had taken out a multi-million dollar life insurance policy for Leeson shortly before her death. His current whereabouts are unknown.
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NZ Herald
UK coroner concludes New Zealand fraudster Donald McPherson murdered wife Paula Leeson despite not guilty verdict
Donald McPherson was cleared of murder, and his whereabouts are now unknown.
Newstalk ZB
UK coroner concludes New Zealand fraudster Donald McPherson murdered wife Paula Leeson despite not guilty verdict
A convicted New Zealand fraudster previously cleared over the murder of his wealthy wife did in fact kill her, a UK coroner has concluded.
1News
Kiwi killed his wife for money despite not guilty verdict – UK Coroner
Donald McPherson took out a multi-million dollar life insurance policy for Paula Leeson shortly before her death.
Stuff
Convicted fraudster living in NZ killed heiress wife for financial gain in Europe, coroner finds
Donald McPherson was cleared of murder at a 2021 criminal trial, but a UK coroner has now concluded he unlawfully killed his wife Paula Leeson.