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Work ongoing to locate fourth deceased at Sanson fire scene – police

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Police can confirm the number of people deceased at the scene of the Sanson house fire is four.

“The bodies of two children have been recovered from the scene this evening, and family was present during this time to bless them with karakia”, said Inspector Ross Grantham.

“Work is ongoing to locate the body of a third child, while the body of an adult has already been removed.

“The family of the deceased are devastated at the loss of their loved ones. They are thankful and very grateful for the support and concern they are receiving from the community.

“Investigators will tomorrow focus on recovering the third child, and completing a meticulous and thorough scene examination.

“This tragedy has shocked not only the local community, but also many people across the country.

“Police are not seeking anyone in relation to the fire. Our investigators remain determined to find answers to as many questions as we can.”

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  1. Apparently there was some sort of native prayer ritual held, a ‘karakia’, which gives a clear indication of the poor people’s ethnicity. The father was the dead adult and the mother either wasn’t home, or she got out. The police ‘aren’t seeking anyone else’ (note the word ‘else’) in relation to the tragedy. Any guesses?

  2. Karakia is a figment of the imagination clouded in myth and superstition
    To communicate with the most high true living God of the Hebrew Bible – YAHWAH ELOHEEM
    One must first have a spirit
    Only to be found in the White race and not all of them
    Is this why these people are getting pampered with preferential treatment?
    A Jurassic Park Treaty manipulated to give an advantage to conjured up Customary rights
    Needs to be put out to pasture
    Out of its misery
    Or better still sent to the knackers yard

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