Aaron George Izett has been found guilty of murdering his young daughter. Photo: NZ Herald/FileWarning: Contains distressing contentA jury has found Maketū father Aaron George Izett guilty of murdering his 2-year-old daughter, and two other assault charges. The jury had to decide whether Izett intended to kill his daughter when he assaulted her and/or drowned her, or was not guilty by reason of insanity at the time. The assault charge relates to Izett intentionally punching Nevaeh's great-grandfather, John Sturgess, in the face and arm on March 20, 2019, during a visit. Defence lawyer Julie-Anne Kincade QC argued Izett lacked the necessary intent to be found guilty of murder and / or should be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 05, 2020 02:37 UTC