Burdett case must be reopened

New evidence produced by 3D Investigates tonight is a further reason why the role of Malcolm Rewa in the murder of Susan Burdett needs to be re-examined says Labour’s Justice spokesperson Jacinda Ardern.

“The decision by the Privy Council to quash charges against Teina Pora should have been reason enough for the case to be reopened.

“In the ruling issued by the privy council, Lord Kerr said at the time that "the man who raped Burdett was undoubtedly Malcolm Rewa. That she was killed at the time she was raped was not open to doubt.

“The revelation tonight that an eyewitness saw Rewa parked on the street where Susan Burdett lived, by himself, adds more evidence to the case. As does the testimony of a member of Rewa's family.

“It’s simply not good enough for the Crown to assume that because Rewa is serving a sentence of preventive detention, a trial isn’t warranted. Where is the justice for the family of Susan Burdett?

“No one can turn a blind eye to what has been added to this case tonight – it’s time for action to be taken,” says Jacinda Ardern.

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