Man charged in relation to death of Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth
A 60-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth in Christchurch, New Zealand. The suspect faces charges related to the concealment of a body and making false statements following the discovery of remains at a property.
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This case highlights a tragic criminal investigation that has deeply affected the local community and the victim's family.
<p>A man has been charged in relation to the death of Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth. </p> <p>In an update today, Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said a 60-year-old Christchurch man was facing charges relating to the concealment of Hepworth’s body and making a false statement. </p> <p>"He will appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning," Anderson said. </p> <p>Hepworth, 21, was last seen at a Z Energy service station in Linwood, in Christchurch's east, on September 3.
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