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    A Christchurch man is facing life in prison after being convicted of murdering his childhood friend

    A Christchurch man is facing life in prison after being convicted of murdering his childhood friend


    David Benbow has been found guilty of murdering Michael McGrath in 2017.

    The murder charge was proven with no body, no murder weapon and no forensic evidence.

    The jury delivered its verdict, after deliberating for 18 hours over three days.

    The Herald's Sam Sherwood says Michael's family were elated with the verdict.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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