Grace Millane
Grace Millane was a British backpacker whose tragic murder in New Zealand in December 2018 brought international attention to issues surrounding violence against women. Her case highlighted the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence, prompting ongoing discussions about safety and justice.
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Grace Millane was one of the cases covered by Anna Leask in her podcast.
A Moment In Crime: Podcast special looks at impact of Nicola Flint’s alleged terminal cancer deception
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Grace Millane was one of the cases covered by Anna Leask in A Moment In Crime.
A Moment in Crime podcast: Diagnosis? Deception – inside alleged fraudster Nicola Flint’s cancer fantasyNew Zealand· 2026-01-24Grace Millane was a murder victim whose case was central to the controversy surrounding Leo Molloy's actions.
Leo Molloy censured, ordered to pay $23k by Vet Council for Grace Millane suppression breachNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Grace Millane was the victim in the murder case involving Jesse Kempson.
NZ law must catch up with reality on jury trials - Deborah ChambersNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
Grace Millane was a victim in a high-profile murder case.
Suppression, non-publication, injunction and the rule of law – David HarveyNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
Past cases covered include Grace Millane.
Inside Auckland’s shocking RSA murders – A Moment in Crime podcast revisits triple murderNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Scott Beard conducted the high-profile case of the murder of British backpacker Grace Millane.
Top detective Scott Beard’s stark warning to parents: ‘Don’t put your kids online’New Zealand· 2025-06-17
British tourist Grace Millane disappeared from the Auckland backpackers’ hostel where she was staying in December 2018.
No DNA, no CCTV, no chance: The 50-year hunt for what really happened to Mona BladesNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Jesse Kempson, who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane in 2018, would keep anonymity for more than two years because he faced other charges relating to two other women.
Name suppression laws: How it works and what could change - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-03-03
Grace Millane was brutally murdered by Jesse Kempson after their Tinder date on the eve of her 22nd birthday.
Rotorua handbag drive honours Grace Millane, helps women in crisisNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Grace Millane matched with Jesse Shane Kempson on Tinder while backpacking around the world.
Valentine’s Day dangers: Dating app killers lure unsuspecting love seekers
United States· 2025-02-14
Millane’s murder was a harsh look in the mirror for New Zealand.
Tauranga charity donates handbags to Women’s Refuge in Grace Millane’s nameNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
