People ‘protected’ killers of mother of three Korrey Whyman, it’s time to speak – police

As the six-month anniversary of Korrey Whyman's murder approaches, police have issued a new request for information about the murder.

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As the six-month anniversary of Korrey Whyman’s murder approaches, police have issued a new request for information about the murder.

Some of the people who ‘protected’ Korrey Whyman’s killers will already have been approached by detectives, police say.

Six months after the Kawerau woman died of gunshot wounds, police say they remain committed to tracing and holding to account all those involved in her death, and have had “strong lines of inquiry”.

Whyman, 28, mother of three young children from Kawerauwas shot in a vehicle as it drove on State Highway 33 toward Mourea, near Rotorua, early on the morning of September 25 last year.

She was taken to hospital with a serious gunshot wound to the head, but later died of her injuries.

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Since then, the police accused a man, Credence Malcolm, of murder and said further arrests were likely.

Two weeks after her murder, police discovered a burned-out Toyota Hilux king-cab ute believed to have been used by those responsible.

Inquiries confirmed that the vehicle burned out two days after the shooting in a remote reserve in rural Kawerau.

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Korrey Whyman, 28, died three days after she was found with a gunshot wound near Rotorua. Police said a vehicle was chased and fired upon, and launched a homicide investigation. (Video first published September 28, 2022.)

A team of detectives has been working on the case in the months since – called Op Dorado.

The half-year anniversary falls on Saturday, March 25.

“This week, strong lines of inquiry led a specialized police search team to a location near Lake Rotoiti in search of specific items related to the murder,” said Detective Lindsay Pilbrow.

An area along State Highway 30 and a large area of ​​forest behind interesting properties were searched.

Police later searched for and found this Toyota Hilux which they believed was connected to the murder.  It was burnt out.

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Police later searched for and found this Toyota Hilux which they believed was connected to the murder. It was burnt out.

While one man has already been charged with Whyman’s murder, Pilbrow said police believe others were involved in the events leading up to her death.

“There are also people who have protected these individuals and their involvement afterwards.

“We know that these people are still around and we spoke to some of them during the investigation. They will see us again, at their door, or carry out further investigations and house searches in the area.”

Pilbrow appealed to anyone with more information to speak out.

“Although the police have received a lot of information from the public, we really want those who know what happened to contact us.

“Six months is a long time to hold on to secrets and guilt.

“You may have information about the shooting, the motor vehicle used, or you may have overheard suspicious conversations. That’s information we need to know. What you think is insignificant may be a crucial piece of the puzzle.

“Korrey was innocent and didn’t deserve to die. She was a loving mother of three young children and her life was taken needlessly.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police 105or online at 105.police.govt.nzciting file number 220925/5119.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111or https://www.crimestoppers-nz.org/.