Raymond Wahia Ratima

Raymond Wahia Ratima is a convicted mass murderer who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of seven people in a violent rampage in Masterton, New Zealand, following a relationship breakdown. During recent parole hearings, Ratima expressed remorse for his actions and the impact on the victims' families, acknowledging the selfishness of his crime. He has struggled with memories of the night of the murders and has been denied parole multiple times as the board considers the safety concerns of the victims' families.