Radio NZ
January 7 2007; 17:39
Suspected suffociation in
10 year old homicide investigation
The police in Christchurch have
started a homicide investigation after the sudden death of a 10-year old girl.
Charlene Makaza died in Christchurch
Hospital after being rushed there by caregivers who found her unconscious in
bed in a house in Ilam yesterday.
Detective Inspector Malcolm Johnston
says her condition deteriorated and she died early this morning.
He says early post mortem results
indicate she was suffocated.
A scene examination is underway and
family members are being questioned.