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New Zealand Cult Leader Jailed for Manslaughter of Follower
A religious sect leader in New Zealand, Kaixiao Liu, has been jailed for the manslaughter of a Chinese follower, Shulai Wang. Liu and his wife were also convicted of kidnapping in connection with the death.
24 Aug, 22:07 — 25 Aug, 03:07
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BBCHigh3h ago
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
Read full article →rnzHigh8h ago
Gulf Harbour body trial: Religious group leader, wife jailed over manslaughter, kidnapping
Both Kaixiao Liu and Lanyue Xiao's sentences also covered convictions for perverting the course of justice and interfering with human remains.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual7h ago
Auckland cult leader Kaixiao Liu jailed for killing of Chinese citizen Shulai Wang in Ōrewa
Kaixiao Liu and his wife had power over six overstayers living in their home.
By Craig Kapitan
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First report: rnz · 24 Aug, 22:07|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h
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