8 Nov 2021

Case #030 - Emily Longley

From Crimes NZ, 5:00 am on 8 November 2021

On the 7th May 2011, Emily Longley was found dead at her boyfriend's house in Bournemouth, England.

The 17 year old New Zealand had moved to England to go to college. She had only been there for eight months.

Mark Longley (Supplied)

Mark Longley with a picture of Emily. Photo: Supplied

Emily's boyfriend, 21 year-old Elliot Turner, was eventually charged with her murder and his parents were charged with covering up the crime.

During his trial, Elliot Turner claimed that he acted in self-defence but during sentencing, Justice Dobbs said he had "bullied, harassed, threatened and assaulted" Ms Longley.

Turner must serve at least 16 years before he can apply for parole.

Emily's father, Mark Longley, is Digital Managing Editor and Newshub and he has made a podcast podcast series - Death: Love, grief and hope

 

Listen free on Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioGoogle Podcasts or any good podcast app.