merritt.jpg Alexander James William MerrittA 21-year-old Dunedin cleaner accused of murdering his boss allegedly told a workmate he wanted to burn the victim's family in front of her. Alexander James William Merritt is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin over the death of 51-year-old Karin Ann Ross. I believe on that occasion he said he'd like to burn her family alive in front of her,” Mr Kelsall said. “He would say: 'the lazy bitch, it would be fine if she died',” Mr Kelsall said. Mr Kelsall told the jury he pursued the 21-year-old to his car and struck up a conversation.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 06, 2016 22:30 UTC