Dean Wickliffe
Dean Wickliffe is a notorious New Zealand criminal known for his extensive criminal history, including being the only person to escape from Paremoremo maximum security prison twice. At 77 years old, he has recently made headlines due to allegations of assault by prison guards and his ongoing hunger strike, as he seeks to live out his remaining years peacefully on whānau land in Maketū.
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Dean Wickliffe is a notorious prisoner whom Tamatha Paul referred to as a kaumātua.
Green MP Tamatha Paul’s outburst shows Helen Clark was right about Greens - Barry Soper
New Zealand· 2025-03-27
Dean Wickliffe is a hunger striking prisoner who has been hospitalised after breaching parole.
Hunger striking prisoner Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardNew Zealand· 2025-03-24Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike in prison, advocating for better conditions and expressing his grievances about his parole situation.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21
Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike and has expressed his determination to continue until he is released from prison.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike claiming his right to a lawyer is being denied.
Dean Wickliffe’s hunger strike: Lawyer claims he’s lost 17kgNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike, alleging assault by a prison guard.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike, alleging assault by a prison guard.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardNew Zealand· 2025-03-18