Radio NZ
February 2 2007; 21:59
Man charged with sexual violation and murder of 10 yr old Charlene Makaza
A man will appear in court this
morning charged with the sexual violation and murder of a 10 year old
Christchurch girl.
Charlene Makaza died in hospital on
January the 7th after being found unconscious in her bed at her home in the
suburb of Bryndwyr.
Post mortem results indicated she
had been suffocated and sexually attacked.
The 10 year old who was from
Zimbabwe, lived with her Aunt, Uncle and their family.
During the investigation into her death,
the police said there was no evidence an intruder had been in the house.
The police questioned the family
extensively and said they were not helpful.
The 54 year old arrested man will
appear at the Christchurch District Court at 10 this morning.