Scott Watson

Scott Watson

criminal New Zealand

Scott Watson is a convicted double murderer, known for the unsolved case involving the disappearance of two young women, Olivia Hope and Ben Smart, in 1998. He has consistently maintained his innocence despite being labeled a violent offender with psychopathic traits. Recently, his parole hearing was abandoned due to concerns over his risk of reoffending, as various psychological assessments highlighted his manipulative behaviors and lack of remorse.

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United States United States: A scientist named Scott Watson was walking the flood’s path in reverse, up the steep valleys. 7

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The New York Times: Melting Glaciers in the Himalayas Feed Lakes That Threaten Towns Below

New Zealand New Zealand: Scott Watson was jailed for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1999. 2

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Missing and murdered: Inside the Anaru Moana investigation

New Zealand New Zealand: Scott Watson was convicted of the double murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Steve Braunias on the latest Scott Watson case decision: ‘Smug complacency and stupid intransigence’

New Zealand New Zealand: Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. 2

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope

New Zealand New Zealand: Scott Watson was convicted of the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart and has always claimed innocence. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Eyewitness doubts continue to haunt Scott Watson case 25 years after conviction

New Zealand New Zealand: Scott Watson is a convicted double murderer whose parole hearing was abandoned due to concerns about his risk of reoffending. 2

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Convicted double murderer Scott Watson’s parole hearing abandoned after running over time