Whetu Te Hiko denied parole for 2006 murder of Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear
The man imprisoned for killing teacher Lois Dear in 2006 has been denied parole despite seeking help in prison.
Whetu Te Hiko, who murdered Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear in 2006, has been refused parole. The decision came despite Te Hiko having sought help while in prison. Lois Dear's son has indicated he will not forgive the killer.
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Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear’s murder: Whetu Te Hiko denied parole over 2006 death
The murderer has now sought help in prison. The son says he will never forgive him.