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Leader of fringe New Zealand religious group jailed over 70-year-old follower’s death

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Leader of fringe New Zealand religious group jailed over 70-year-old follower’s death
The Independent
The Independent59 mins ago
Leader of fringe New Zealand religious group jailed over 70-year-old follower’s death
Prosecution describes sect leader’s household as tightly controlled, where the women were expected to refer to Kaixiao Liu as ‘Lord’ or ‘Master’
BBC World
BBC World6 hrs ago
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
NZ Herald
NZ Herald9 hrs ago
Auckland cult leader Kaixiao Liu jailed for killing of Chinese citizen Shulai Wang in Ōrewa
Kaixiao Liu and his wife had power over six overstayers living in their home.
RNZ
RNZ11 hrs ago
Gulf Harbour body trial: Religious group leader, wife jailed over manslaughter, kidnapping
Both Kaixiao Liu and Lanyue Xiao's sentences also covered convictions for perverting the course of justice and interfering with human remains.
Stuff
Stuff🏁 first to report11 hrs ago
Cult leader and wife continue to deny responsibility for follower’s death as they’re jailed
Kaixiao Liu said people followed him because of his music and he was not a cult leader.
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