Arthur Easton
New ZealandvictimMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Arthur Easton was a victim of a wrongful conviction case in New Zealand, where he was convicted of murder in 1985, a conviction that has since been called into question. His case is one of several that have highlighted issues of miscarriage of justice in the New Zealand legal system.
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Arthur Easton was stabbed to death by an intruder in 1985, leading to a notorious wrongful conviction case.
Inside police rewards – do they work to buy justice?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-26
New Zealand· 2026-09-26
Arthur Easton was stabbed to death in his home by a masked intruder.
Alan Hall miscarriage of justice trial: Retired officer says he did nothing wrongThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-15
New Zealand· 2026-07-15
Hall spent 17 years in prison for the October 1985 murder of Arthur Easton inside the victim’s Papakura, South Auckland home.
Alan Hall miscarriage of justice: 2 ex-police officers on trial in AucklandThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-29
New Zealand· 2026-06-29
Arthur Easton was murdered, leading to the wrongful conviction of Hall.
PI Tim McKinnel investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster’s rape convictionThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-12
New Zealand· 2025-06-12
