Murders of Christine and Amber Lundy
Palmerston North, Manawatū · New Zealand · 2000
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On 30 August 2000, Christine Marie Lundy (38) and her daughter Amber Grace Lundy (7) were found murdered at the family home in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Mark Edward Lundy was convicted of both murders in 2002; the Privy Council quashed those convictions in 2013 and ordered a retrial. A Wellington High Court jury reconvicted him in 2015. The Court of Appeal and Supreme Court dismissed later challenges (2018–2019). He was released on parole in May 2025 while maintaining innocence; a Criminal Cases Review Commission application has been reported as pending review.
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30 Aug 2000 · Wednesday
Death reported, investigation event
Bodies of Christine and Amber Lundy found at Palmerston North home
News reportrnz.co.nz
1 Feb 2001 · Thursday
Arrest, court event
Date estimatedMark Lundy arrested and charged with the murders
News reportrnz.co.nz
1 Feb 2002 · Friday
Trial start, court event
Date estimatedFirst trial begins, High Court at Palmerston North
News reportrnz.co.nz
20 Mar 2002 · Wednesday
Verdict, court event
News reportodt.co.nz
12 Apr 2002 · Friday
Sentencing, court event
Sentenced to life imprisonment with 17-year minimum non-parole
News reportodt.co.nz
13 Aug 2002 · Tuesday
Appeal, court event
News reportjcpc.uk
7 Oct 2013 · Monday
Appeal, court event
News reportrnz.co.nz
1 Feb 2015 · Sunday
1 Apr 2015 · Wednesday
Verdict, court event
News reportrnz.co.nz
17 Oct 2017 · Tuesday
Hearing, court event
Civil actions (defamation, wrongful death, civil rights) arising from or related to the matter.Court of Appeal hearing on 2015 convictions begins
Agency releasejustice.govt.nz
9 Oct 2018 · Tuesday
Appeal, court event
News reportrnz.co.nz
2 May 2019 · Thursday
Hearing, court event
Civil actions (defamation, wrongful death, civil rights) arising from or related to the matter.Supreme Court holds oral leave hearing
Court documentSupreme Court of New Zealand
27 Aug 2019 · Tuesday
Hearing, court event
Civil actions (defamation, wrongful death, civil rights) arising from or related to the matter.Supreme Court appeal hearing begins
Court documentSupreme Court of New Zealand
20 Dec 2019 · Friday
7 May 2025 · Wednesday
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