Young Woman (22) Found Dead In Suspected Homicide On Catholic School Grounds (Rotorua, NZ)

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/cri...school-grounds

Young woman found dead in Rotorua school grounds
JARED NICOLL

Last updated 11:40, September 8 2018


The 22-year-old woman's body was found at 11.40pm on Friday at St Michael's Catholic School.

A 22-year-old woman's body has been found on the grounds of a Rotorua school.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after being called to St Michael's Catholic School along Lisa Crescent at 11.40pm on Friday.

St Michael's principal Kristina Crouch said the school's trustees "are both shocked and saddened at the news that a suspected homicide has occurred on our school grounds".


Police particularly want to hear from anyone who might have heard yelling or commotion in the area.

"The police have taken control of the school grounds and we are awaiting further information from them.

"Our school is a close and tight-knit Christian community, and we know that all of our staff, students and their families will be as shocked and upset about this as we are.

"Obviously, our first concern is the well-being of our students and their families."We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families involved."

Crouch, who began the job last month, said the school would keep students' families informed if Monday's school session would be affected.

A neighbour of St Michael's in Lisa Crescent said on Saturday that police had roped-off the school and officers were posted by the entrance.

The neighbour, who did not wish to be named, added that police cars could also be seen parked along May Road and Clayton Road, which also border the school grounds.

The neighbour said there had been a small party at a house nearby on Friday night, but doubted this was linked to the homicide.


A police spokesperson said staff were speaking with a number of people who were in the area at the time.

Police would also like to hear from anyone who may have heard yelling or arguing or seen anything in the area between 8 and 11.40pm.

Witnesses are asked to call Rotorua police on 07 349 9400. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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This *might* be her, Nace Parakuka, she's been tagged in an RIP post by someone who commented on an article about the police investigation

https://m.facebook.com/Nacews13?pn_ref=story

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Edit : Yeah, I think it's her. There's more than one post

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They've verified it's her now


https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/na...ua-school/#ath

POLICE LAUNCH MURDER PROBE AFTER YOUNG MOTHER LYNACE PARAKUKA FOUND DEAD AT ROTORUA SCHOOL
Publish Date Sunday, 9 September 2018, 10:47AM





Family and friends have expressed their grief after young mother Lynace Parakuka was found dead at a Rotorua school.

Rotorua police have launched a homicide investigation after they found the 22-year-old's body on the grounds of St Michael's School in Lisa Crescent, around midnight on Friday.

"So sad, rest in peace. Taken so young and early," one relative said in a social media post.

"I love you to infinity and beyond," a friend posted.

St Michael's Catholic School principal Kristina Crouch said the board of trustees were both "shocked and saddened" that a suspected homicide had occurred on the school grounds.

"Our school is a close and tight-knit Christian community, and we know that all of our staff, students and their families will be as shocked and upset about this as we are.

"Obviously, our first concern is the well-being of our students and their families. We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families involved. We encourage our faith community to offer their prayers to those who grieve."

The school was working alongside police and would be sharing more information regarding school on Monday.





St Michael's Catholic School principal Kristina Crouch said the board of trustees were both "shocked and saddened" that a suspected homicide had occurred on the school grounds. Photo / Stephen Parker


Detective Inspector Mark Loper said Rotorua police held a briefing on the investigation just before midday on Saturday.

"A scene examination is under way with scientists from ESR, and we are trying to speak to as many people as possible," he said.

When asked how long the woman had been dead before emergency services arrived at the scene, Loper said "I can't tell you that, that's part of the investigation."



A police car outside the scene. Photo / Stephen Parker


Lydia Naera, who lives opposite the school gates on Clayton Rd, said she first noticed emergency services at the school at about 11.45pm on Friday.

She said she was driving home from the pokies when "zoom, an ambulance went straight past me".

"All the cop cars amalgamated out here all the cop cars and I'm like something bad's happening."

Police would like to hear from anyone else who may have heard or seen anything in the area - for example, yelling or arguing ? between 8pm and 11.40pm.

If you can help, please call Rotorua police on (07) 349 9400. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



Police have launched an investigation after a 22-year-old mother was found dead on the grounds of St Michael's Catholic School. Photo / Stephen Parker