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.