Samiuela Anania Tupou was described by friends and family as a fun-loving, hardworking young man. They pulled up next to two other men before spotting Samiuela Anania Tupou at Ōtāhuhu's Seaside Park. READ MORE:* Man admits murder of 'fun loving' Samiuela Anania Tupou in Ōtāhuhu* Man charged with the murder of Samiuela Anania Tupou loses name suppression* Two men deny murder charge after death of Samiuela Anania TupouTupou was only 21 years old and worked as a machine operator to support his parents. Li read a victim impact statement from the Tupou family who spoke of the pain at losing their loved son and brother. Justice Walker read from a cultural report into Tapusoa's life, which showed he had turned to alcohol and drugs and gang life.

Source: Stuff March 16, 2021 22:07 UTC