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July 9, 2006

An elderly man's body has been found floating in the water near Owhiro Bay quarry car park, by a man walking alone. The man who found the body immediately called the police. The body of the man, determined to be in his 60's, was found at 8.30 a.m.

His body was found partially dressed and with both hands cut off at the wrists. The New Zealand Police report that there are signs that someone tried to decapitate him.

Harry Quinn, Detective Inspector said, "it is too early in the investigation to understand why the killing took place. It could have been carried out for a number of reasons and I would not like to guess why at this stage of the inquiry."

Detectives, Wellington Police Maritime and the Police National Dive Squad, totalling more than 40 officers, are included in the case. They are searching for items and the two missing hands.

The victim is European, in his 60's, grey hair, moderately built, between 175 and 180-centimetres tall and, when found, was wearing dark trousers and black leather shoes.

The police are yet to know the mans identity or how long the body has been in the water.

Police are yet to report how the man died.

Police are seeking any information on this death, if you have any information you can call the hot line: 0508 Redrocks (0508 733 762).

Sources

• "Mutilation inquiry continues". crime.co.nz, July 09, 2006

• "Mutilated body found off Wgtn coast". One News, July 09, 2006