The bedroom murders: love, jealousy and deadly revenge in South Auckland
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In 2013 Auckland couple Glenys Stanton and Trevor Waite were gunned down in bed together at his home in Opaheke south of the city.  Their killer was John Mowatt, an ex of Stanton who spiralled out of control when she ended their relationship. Mowatt killed himself at Woodhill Forest north of Auckland days after the double murder. The crime, later dubbed 'the bedroom murders' shocked the country. If there is a case you want to hear more about email [email protected] READ MORE ON THE CASE HERE: The Bedroom Murders: 29 shots, 3 people dead. Why? Bedroom murders: Tale of love and death   DO YOU NEED HELP? If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111. For counselling and support: Lifeline: http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline: www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline, or call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service. The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts - click here for information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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