A man has been charged with the murder of Richard Anthony Leman, whose body was found in an abandoned property in Rangiora in April.<\/p>\n
Leman, 41, had been missing for about a week when he was found dead in a car on Tyler Street on 17 April.<\/p>\n
“This morning, officers, including members of the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a warrant at an Oxford Road, Rangiora address,” Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend said on Saturday.<\/p>\n
“A 46-year-old man was taken into custody.”<\/p>\n
The suspect has been charged with murder, and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
“We are still urging anyone with specific information relating to Leman’s murder to come forward and speak to the inquiry team,” said Overend.<\/p>\n
“You can do so by calling 105 and quoting file 230415\/8026.”<\/p>\n
Leman was last seen at the LilyBrook Shops in Rangiora, which is about a half-hour’s drive north of Christchurch.]<\/p>\n
“He may look rough and tough but he is a big baby at heart,” his sister Nicola said during the search.<\/p>\n
“Our little brother Richard has the kindest heart, loves his children, loves his family and would do anything to help others. We just want him home.”<\/p>\n
A search was carried out at a nearby property on Andrew Street a couple of weeks later.<\/p>\n
Source RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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