Second person charged with perverting course of justice in Baby Ru probe
Two individuals have been charged with perverting the course of justice in the ongoing homicide investigation of a toddler known as Baby Ru. Police allege the suspects returned to the crime scene to discard evidence related to the 2023 death.
Why it matters
This development marks a significant step in a high-profile homicide case that has remained unresolved for over three years, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure justice for the victim.
<p>Two people have been charged with perverting the course of justice in the Baby Ru homicide investigation, accused of returning to the toddler’s home and discarding evidence.</p> <p>A 28-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man are currently before the courts. </p> <p>The man, who was <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/11/09/arrest-made-in-relation-to-baby-ru-homicide-investigation/" target="_blank">arrested yesterday</a>, appeared in the Hutt District Court today, where he was granted interim name suppression. The woman is due to appear on Thursday, November 12. </p> <p>At the man's hearing, the court heard he allegedly went back to Baby Ru’s home and removed and discarded evidence.</p> <p>He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on November 26.</p> <p>The investigation is ongoing and further charges are likely, police said. </p> <p>“We have never stopped working to determine what happened here and get justice for Ru and his whānau," Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard said.
Headlinne story · 4 newsrooms
Police Charge Two People in Connection With Baby Ru Homicide Investigation
What every outlet reported, where they differ, and how each framed it →
Also covering this story
3 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in