Damon Exley
New ZealandcriminalMale1.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Damon Exley is known for his criminal activities, notably for escaping from Rimutaka Prison in 2022 while wearing a stolen Corrections uniform. His escape led to a series of serious crimes, including the rape of a woman who picked him up while hitchhiking, prompting widespread media attention and a major investigation into the adequacy of Corrections' security measures.
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Damon Exley refused to attend his sentencing for multiple serious charges.
Why Christchurch killer Nathan Boulter avoided facing victim’s family at sentencingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-21
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
Damon Exley, who stole the uniform off a guard, went on to rape a woman who picked him up while hitchhiking.
Trade Me auction for Corrections uniform prompts police investigationThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-30
New Zealand· 2025-04-30
