10 episodes
Grove Road by Newshub Newshub
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4.7 • 103 Ratings
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On October 13th, 1985, a man called Arthur Easton was stabbed to death in his Papakura home.
His sons initially described the murderer as a strong 6ft-tall Maori man. But the man police placed in handcuffs months later was a slim 5ft7 Pakeha with learning difficulties.
He has always maintained his innocence. More than 30 years later, he is still in prison.
This is the story of the murder of Arthur Easton and the arrest of Alan Hall, a man with no alibi or answers.
But it's also a story about New Zealand's system of justice - the power and trust we give to police and prosecutors… and their ability to find the truth. Learn more at newshub.co.nz/podcasts
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The murder. Coming soon
Grove Road, an investigative podcast by Newshub, is launching this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing Grove Road
An investigative true crime series from Newshub, premiering Saturday 29 September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 1: The murder
It was a Sunday night in suburban New Zealand like any other. Until Brendan Easton heard a click from the back door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 2: The scene of the crime
In a friendly, safe suburb, a loved family home becomes a crime scene. Some locals say Papakura felt different after Arthur Easton's murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 3: An unlikely suspect
Alan Hall, a man with no alibi or answers, was found guilty of murder. But did police get the right man?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 4: No alibi, no answers
He admitted the weapon was his, and the hat had been in his possession. So why are there so many question marks over Alan Hall's conviction?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Customer Reviews
Insightful and compelling
Great to revisit this almost 4 years on and in light of the exoneration. Well done Mike. Your investigative journalism was solid and of great value. Kudos.
Addictive!
Mike Wesley-Smith has done such a good job of researching and presenting this case. I loved the mix of Mike explaining, guest contributors (like Scott Opticon) and old audio from other sources (the tapes of Shirley Hall talking to Arthur Allan Thomas’ father!). It all weaves an engaging and well told story.
Great informational podcast
Great informational podcast! But i can’t help myself... narrator please work out the difference between ‘Bought’ and ‘Brought’... You use them the wrong way around. :o/