Christopher Bush (inset) was shot at the Red Fox Tavern in 1987. Photo / NZ HeraldA police officer says he was satisfied it was right to charge the two men on trial for the infamous fatal Red Fox Tavern robbery and says another suspect who was nominated by several prisoners was eliminated from the inquiry. The Red Fox Tavern in Maramarua where publican Christopher Bush was killed in 1987. Photo / FileIn November 1987, Hamilton called police saying he knew he was "the number one suspect" for the Red Fox Tavern homicide and wanted to talk, the court heard. There were many fanciful aspects to it, Hayward told jurors, with the account not matching the facts of the Red Fox Tavern offending.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2021 03:18 UTC