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Six bodies released to Christchurch families after delay: police
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 19, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The bodies of six
of the Christchurch massacre victims have been released to their families
after an anguished-filled delay, New Zealand police said Tuesday, but warned
only 12 of the 50 victims had been fully identified.
“Police are acutely aware of frustrations by families associated with
the length of time required for the identification process following Friday’s
terror attack.” the police said in a statement.
“We are doing all we can to undertake this work as quickly as possible
and return the victims to their loved ones.”
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