Summary
Rodney Fallowfield, a self-confessed murderer, pleads guilty to two counts of murder and wounding after a violent rampage in Christchurch. In October, Fallowfield, enraged over punctured tires, armed himself with two knives and attacked four individuals at a housing complex. His first victim, an amputee, died after being repeatedly stabbed in the chest. Fallowfield also injured a woman and another man who attempted to intervene.
This incident marks a continuation of Fallowfield's violent history; he previously strangled his wife, Shirley Reedy, during their honeymoon in 2020 and was convicted of manslaughter. Shirley's sister, Roxanne Roxburgh, expresses her disbelief at the earlier verdict and her fears that Fallowfield would kill again. Roxanne recounts the moment she learned of her sister's death and criticizes the parole board's decision to release Fallowfield, believing he had not shown genuine remorse or undergone adequate rehabilitation.
Roxanne advocates for changes in the judicial process, suggesting that accused individuals should not have the right to silence during trials, as she believes it allows for deception. She emphasizes her role as her sister's voice, urging the legal system to ensure justice is served for victims and their families.
Show Notes
A self confessed murderer who stabbed two people to death in October had killed before. In October Rodney Fallowfield killed two men in a rampage after someone punctured his tyres. He severely wounded two other victims who tried to intervene. He has pleaded guilty to two murders - but it has now been revealed that in 2020 he strangled his wife Shirley Reedy during their honeymoon. That time he was found guilty of manslaughter. Shirley's sister, Roxanne Roxburgh never agreed with the verdict, she spoke to Lisa Owen.
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