Open Justice reporter - Wellington·NZ Herald·
21 Oct, 2026 03:00 AM8 mins to read
Ben Smart and Olivia Hope pictured with Scott Watson's boat, Blade, and Watson during a court appearance. Composite Photo / NZME
The Crown says its case against convicted double murderer Scott Watson is overwhelming, even without a controversial photo montage a key witness used to identify him.
Watson has been behind bars since 1999 after his convictions for the murders of Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who haven’t been
Source: New Zealand Herald · Catherine Hutton
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