Stephen Thorpe
Stephen Thorpe was a well-known entomologist and researcher who worked with Landcare Research in New Zealand. He specialized in the study of insects and was recognized for his contributions to the field of entomology. Tragically, he was killed in an alleged assault while conducting fieldwork in Blockhouse Bay, echoing concerns about the safety of researchers and students in similar pursuits.
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Stephen Thorpe was a gentle, eccentric scientist who lived and breathed his passion for entomology.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Mentally ill Auckland man who killed scientist Stephen Thorpe to remain at Mason Clinic
New Zealand· 2025-07-11
Stephen Thorpe was a gentle, eccentric scientist known for his passion for entomology.
Man who killed Auckland scientist Stephen Thorpe near Blockhouse Bay tennis club deemed unfit to stand trialNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Stephen Thorpe was a well-known entomologist who was killed in an alleged assault while searching for specimens.
St Johns Rd bus stop death: Victim was Kyle Whorrall, an American entomology studentNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
Stephen Thorpe was killed in an alleged assault while on his daily search for specimens.
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