Police to Release More Information on Hamilton Homicide Investigation

The anguished family of a father of three killed in March is desperate to know why their loved one died.

Sao Young was last seen on the night of Thursday, March 12, in the Insoll Ave area of ​​Hamilton.

The 40-year-old was last seen wearing dark-colored long pants, a gray sweatshirt, black Nike shoes and a distinctive gray Nixon cap.

Police believe Young, a Cambodian national, was violently murdered that night.

Young’s body was found dumped on a rural property in Gordonton nearly a month later, on April 13.

Waikato Police Detective Inspector Daryl Smith said Young’s family was at a loss and desperate to know what happened.

“The investigation team has been working tirelessly to bring closure to Sao’s family, who are distraught and looking for answers as to why their loved one was killed,” he said.

“We urge anyone who knows anything to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice, and allow their family to get the answers they deserve.”

More information about the homicide investigation will be revealed Thursday on Police Ten 7, in the hopes that more people will come forward to help the police.

Police are urging the public to tune in to the TV2 program tomorrow at 7.30pm, to see if the new information could help officers in their investigation.

The case will also be posted on the Police Ten 7 Facebook, the Waikato District Police Facebook and the New Zealand Police Facebook after the show is shown.

Police Ten 7 can also be seen on TVNZ 2 +1 an hour later.

Anyone who can help after the program runs tomorrow night should call the Police Information Line Ten 7 at 0800 107 4636.