Christchurch man charged over disappearance and death of Braydon Hepworth
A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged with concealing the body of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth and making false statements. The charges follow a significant police search that resulted in the discovery of the victim's body.
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Provides closure to a missing person case while highlighting the legal consequences of concealing evidence in criminal investigations.
A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and death of Braydon Hepworth .
The charges relate to the concealment of the 21-year-old's body and making a false statement.
He will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Saturday morning.
Police found a body during a search of a Hereford Street property on Thursday.
The last confirmed sighting of Hepworth was on 3 September at Linwood Z Energy service station.
On Thursday, Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said a significant police operation was involved in finding Hepworth.
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