Radio NZ
January 8 2007; 14:24

Intruder theory ruled out in girl's death

A scene examination has found no evidence of an intruder at the house where a 10 year old girl was found unconscious, before she died in hospital.

An initial post-mortem examination indicated Charlene Makaza may have been suffocated.

Police were examining the outside of the house for any sign that an intruder had broken in.

But Detective Inspector Malcolm Johnston says the extensive examination has ruled out the theory of an intruder being involved.

Further tests are continuing to clarify how the 10 year old died.

She lived at the house in Ilam with her aunt and uncle and their family