10 episodes

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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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

    The murder. Coming soon

    The murder. Coming soon

    Grove Road, an investigative podcast by Newshub, is launching this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 31 sec
    Introducing Grove Road

    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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    • 2 min
    Episode 1: The murder

    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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    • 21 min
    Episode 2: The scene of the crime

    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 25 min
    Episode 3: An unlikely suspect

    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 22 min
    Episode 4: No alibi, no answers

    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Alejakiwi ,

Episode 1

I have to listen to Episode 2 now. I usually try to escape from stories like this, but in this case, I have to admit I’m a bit hooked and would like to know if justice is served in the end. Very well produced piece.

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