The Timaru herald
May 9 2008

Man offers no explanation

A Christchurch man accused of murdering and sexually violating his adopted daughter said he "had nothing to do" with her injuries.

The High Court in Christchurch heard yesterday that George Evans Gwaze was interviewed by police after Christchurch Hospital staff became suspicious about injuries suffered by Charlene Makaza, 10.

Charlene was taken to hospital on January 6 last year, and died the next day.

Gwaze, 56, denies a charge of murder and two counts of sexual violation. Detective Paul Johannsen, before Charlene had died, Gwaze said he was at a loss to explain what had happened to the girl.