Man charged with murder of young woman [1]
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 18:18. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
A 52 year old Ma'ufanga man was charged with the murder of his 25 year old female partner at his home this morning.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Taniela Faletau said they had arrested and charged Kilifi Nau, also known as Maile Nau, in relation to the death of the woman, who comes from Pea.
"At about 6:00am today the offender reported to police that he woke up this morning and found the victim dead in his home," he stated. It is alleged that the offender assaulted the victim last night, 12 December, at their home.
The remains of the victim would be kept at Vaiola Hospital awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The name of the victim has not been released.
The accused was remanded in police custody to appear at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court on December 14.