Discover the gripping narrative of 'Murder That Wasn't: The Case of George Gwaze' by Felicity Goodyear-Smith, a profound exploration into one of New Zealand's most extraordinary legal battles. This brand new paperback edition, measuring 150 x 230 mm with 224 pages, delves into the heartbreaking case that left a family in despair and a community reeling. Twice charged and twice acquitted, George Gwaze was accused of the rape and murder of his ten-year-old adopted niece, Charlene Makaza. Tragically, after suffering from severe health complications, Charlene was rushed to a 24-hour clinic in Christchurch but, despite the best efforts, succumbed to her illness. This book meticulously dissects the convoluted series of events, highlighted by shifts in diagnosis from infection to sexual assault and homicide. With a narrative that combines scientific evidence, medical records, and firsthand interviews, this compelling true crime account captures the surreal nature of the investigation and its aftermath. 'Murder That Wasn't' reveals the unsettling truths that often elude public perception, making it a crucial read for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of personal tragedy and the judicial system. Available with combined shipping, this product is in stock in NZ, ensuring no unexpected import charges or custom duties. Experience this powerful story now!

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: paperback
Author: Felicity Goodyear-Smith Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 30-01-2015

This book tells the story of the case of George Gwaze, twice charged and twice acquitted of the rape and murder of his ten-year-old adopted niece, Charlene Makaza. When Charlene is found unconscious one morning, gasping for breath, with a high fever and lying in a pool of diarrhoea, her family rush her to the Christchurch 24-hour clinic. She is treated for overwhelming sepsis and transferred to hospital. Sadly her life cannot be saved and at 1.00am she dies. During the course of Charlene’s short illness the diagnosis shifts from infection to sexual assault and homicide, and her grieving family find themselves publicly engulfed in a criminal investigation. What unfolds next is a surreal set of events so improbable that they seem fictitious. Murder that Wasn’t meticulously explores the facts surrounding this case, based on scientific, medical and court records and individual interviews, to give a true account of this family’s extraordinary story

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