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Grace Millane murder: 'Verdict of murder welcomed by family'

A man has been found guilty of strangling British backpacker Grace Millane.

The defendant, 27, stuffed her body inside a suitcase which was found buried in bushland outside Auckland, New Zealand.

Speaking outside the court Grace's father David Millane said:

"The verdict of murder today will be welcomed by every member of the Millane family".

22 November 2019

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