GUILTY New Zealand - Blesilda 'Blessie' Gotingco, 56, Auckland, 24 May 2014

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http://livenews.co.nz/2014/05/27/blessie-gotingco-murder-shaping-up-to-be-another-national-disgrace/

Blessie Gotingco murder shaping up to be another national disgrace

Was he on Parole, Bail, Extended Supervision or simply another recidivist violent offender that should never have been on the streets?

The Sensible Sentencing Trust say whatever the facts turn out to be, one thing is virtually a given – the murder of Blessie Gotingco was entirely preventable.

 

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Requiem mass for Blessie Gotingco
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/304060/requiem-mass-blessie-gotingco

 

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Memorial march to be held for Blessie Gotingco
Video: http://www.3news.co.nz/Memorial-mar...ingco/tabid/423/articleID/346460/Default.aspx

 

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Blessie's death sends message to NZers - husband
Video: http://www.3news.co.nz/Blessies-dea...sband/tabid/309/articleID/346349/Default.aspx

 

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Thousands attend march for Blessie - Saturday May 31, 2014
Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11265420

A photo of Blessie Gotingco, seen before a candlelit walk in her memory in the suburb of Birkdale.
Photo / Steven McNicholl​

 

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Read more: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/245940/blessie-watching-down,-husband-says

Slain Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco would be happy at the way her community has rallied following her death in last week, her husband says.

 

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Community marches for Blessie
Video: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10107981/Community-marches-for-Blessie

Memorial march organiser Kerrin Hunter, a mother of two daughters, said Gotingco's death had sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community.

''We have all been really touched by this. It could have been any one of us,'' she said.

''We feel very moved by it. We wanted to do something to put some positive energy back into our streets ... we want to light up the night, think of Blessie and think of her family.''

The turnout for the memorial march exceeded the number organisers had hoped would attend.

 

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http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbnat/65506966-blessie-gotingco-s-church-opens-its-doors

Blessie Gotingco's church has opened its doors to anyone who wants to pay their respects to her.

St Mary's Catholic Church in Northcote is holding the North Shore woman's ashes after her cremation today until her funeral on Thursday.

Father Craig of the church says since Blessie went missing, the whole community's been rallying together and grieving in many ways.

He says everyone's taking it pretty hard, as Blessie was greatly loved, and we like to think our streets are safe in New Zealand.

 

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Hundreds farewell Blessie at funeral - Thursday 05 Jun 2014
Video/Article: http://www.3news.co.nz/Hundreds-farewell-Blessie-at-funeral/tabid/423/articleID/347138/Default.aspx

 

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Blessie's son tells mourners of 'big void' - Thursday June 05, 2014
Video/Article: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/blessie-s-son-tells-mourners-big-void-5992061

 

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Blessie murder accused swears in court - Jun 18 2014
Read more: http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8861544/man-in-court-over-blessie-gotingco-murder

The 27-year-old man accused of murdering Auckland mother-of-three Blessie Gotingco was kicked out of court after an angry outburst.

 

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Blessie murder-accused in court: Name remains suppressed - Jun 18, 2014
Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11276373

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco will keep his name secret for now.

An order suppressing the man's identity was continued by Justice Timothy Brewer in the High Court at Auckland today.

Part way through the hearing the man was removed by security from the court and taken down to the cells after swearing loudly.

Defence lawyer Peter Winter argued for the suppression order to continue, which Crown prosecutor Aaron Perkins opposed.

 

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Blessie accused's name remains secret - 18/06/2014
Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11276373

Supporters of Blessie Gotingco's family say they are frustrated but accepting of the decision to grant further name suppression for her accused killer today.

The man charged with the murder of the Auckland mother of three was removed from court by security after an angry outburst where he swore loudly during his appearance.

He was granted interim name suppression in the North Shore District Court on 28 May, and this was continued until his trial in March 2015 by Justice Brewer in the Auckland High Court this morning.

 

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Blessie murder accused removed from court after outburst
Article/video: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/blessie-murder-accused-removed-court-after-outburst-6005682

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blesilda (Blessie) Gotingco has been removed from court following an outburst this morning.

ONE News reporter Joanna Hunkin says the accused swore at the judge and the officers who restrained him at the High Court in Auckland.

His trial has been set for March 2, 2015, and is expected to last three weeks.

 

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http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/327502/new-sex-charge-blessie-murder-trial

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco has had a charge of sexual violation laid against him today.

There is heavy suppression covering the identity of the 27-year-old defendant, who did not appear at the High Court in Auckland this morning when the charge was added.

 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/66980568/date-set-for-blessie-murder-trial

The man charged with murdering Auckland woman Blesilda "Blessie" Gotingco will go to trial on April 28.

 

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Jury selected in Blessie murder trial
28 April 2015

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A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of murdering Auckland mother-of-three Blesilda Gotingco.

The trial of the man, whose name is suppressed, starts on Tuesday in the High Court at Auckland.

A jury made up of seven men and five women has been selected to hear the case, presided over by Justice Timothy Brewer.

The trial is set down for three weeks.

 

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Blessie Gotingco murder trial to start today
7:18 AM Tuesday Apr 28, 2015

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The trial for the man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco is due to begin today.

Justice Timothy Brewer gave permission this morning for media to publish the face of the man facing trial in the case but continued suppression of his name.

A jury was being impanelled this morning at the High Court at Auckland ahead of the trial.

 

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Accused hit Blessie Gotingco with car before murder, court told
April 28 2015: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/68081726/blessie-gotingco-murder-trial-to-start

The man accused of Gotingco's death has interim name suppression throughout the duration of the trial, however Justice Timothy Brewer took the unusual step of allowing media to publish photographs of the accused.

The court was filled with Blessie's friends and family, as well as members of the Birkdale community, all wearing green pins- Blessie's favourite colour- as a token of support.

The turnout was so great there weren't enough chairs available and supporters had to stand at the back of the courtroom.
During a recession the group joined hands outside to form a human chain of strength.

The trial is expected to last between two and three weeks.

 

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Blessie Gotingco's throat was slashed when she was still alive, court hears
Read more: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/ble...t-slashed-she-still-alive-court-hears-6305701

Justice Timothy Brewer warned the jury that they would be shown photos that would be difficult to stomach.

The jury heard Ms Gotingco suffered multiple stab wounds, the most serious being a 14.5cm laceration across her throat, which partially severed her airway.

The bleeding from that wound was so severe that a white t-shirt Mrs Gotingco was wearing had turned red because of the bloodshed.

Blood was also found in Blessie Gotingco's lungs, meaning that she was alive when she suffered that injury.