Samuel Lama
Samuel Lama is associated with the violent group involved in a kidnapping and assault case, where he participated in the torture of a victim, and is also currently on bail.
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Recent news mentions
Samuel Lama strangled the victim for around 10 seconds during the torture.
Torture ringleader Israel Lama imprisoned along with ‘lieutenants’; younger brother granted mercy
New Zealand· 2025-07-30
Samuel Lama participated in the assault and used a belt to strangle the victim.
Herald morning quiz: May 21 - New Zealand NewsNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Samuel Lama participated in the assault and used a belt to strangle the victim.
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of May 19 - 25New Zealand· 2025-05-21Samuel Lama is involved in the group that assaulted the victim and used a belt to strangle him.
Student at rural South Auckland primary school critically injured and airlifted to hospital after ‘incident’New Zealand· 2025-05-21
Samuel Lama participated in the assault and used a belt to strangle the victim.
Racing in Hawke’s Bay: Waipukurau racing returning in November, Hastings by spring 2026New Zealand· 2025-05-21Samuel Lama participated in the assault and used a belt to strangle the victim.
Three plead guilty in High Court at Auckland to brutal torture, kidnappingNew Zealand· 2025-05-21Samuel Lama is involved in the case and participated in the assault of the victim.
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Samuel Lama participated in the assault and used a belt to strangle the victim.
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