The disappearance came after Family Court proceedings between Ms Lu and Mr Beckenridge, which saw Mike placed in his mother’s care. The covert conversations continued until March 13 when Mr Beckenridge abducted Mike from his school. Photo: suppliedBorder alerts were immediately arranged in relation to Mr Beckenridge and there was already one in place for Mike. Mike Beckenridge. The coroner said it was indicative of a trial run by Mr Beckenridge followed by the final plunge.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 24, 2026 16:16 UTC