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One woman who was found dead in a burning car in south Auckland two weeks ago was Chontel Wiki-O’Brien, 23.
Police have been conducting a homicide investigation into the death of the young woman, Clendon.
Detective Inspector Chris Barry of the Manukau Counties Criminal Investigation Branch said the investigation team was appealing over sightings of the white Mitsubishi Outlander in which Wiki-O’Brien’s body was found.
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The body of Chontel Wiki-O’Brien, 23, was found in a burned-out car in Alfriston.
“Police are particularly interested in sightings of the vehicle in the Manurewa and Takanini area that led to Chontel’s tragic death.”
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The car had also been spotted in and around Weymouth on November 3, as well as on Holmes Rd in Manurewa and in an industrial area of Takanini, near Oakleigh Avenue, late at night on November 3 and in the first hours of November 4.
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The car Chontel Wiki-O’Brien was found in was similar to this Mitsubishi Outlander.
Barry said police continue to support Wiki-O’Brien’s whānau.
“Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
The homicide investigation into Wiki-O’Brien’s death is still ongoing.
A 31-year-old man was previously arrested in connection with his death and charged with arson.
He appeared in Manukau District Court charged with intentionally setting his own vehicle on fire “knowing there was likely to be a danger of death,” according to a charging document provided by the court.
The relationship between the arrested man and Wiki-O’Brien is not yet known.
Anyone who has seen this vehicle or who has information about the circumstances of Wiki-O’Brien’s death should contact the police at 105 and quote file number 201104/8333.
Alternatively, the information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
