How Was He Allowed Out | Auckland News

A chilling inquest unfolds as authorities probe how a man flagged as high-risk for violence—after absconding from psychiatric care—was granted unescorted community leave just days before fatally attacking Laisa Waka Tunidau. Despite documented concerns over his behavior and history of violent crimes, including a prior life sentence for murder, he had left the hospital 35 times without incident. Medical staff noted his irritability and anger, yet deemed him low risk to the public. The victim’s family demands answers as testimony reveals systemic failures in monitoring a known danger. The inquest continues into November, seeking accountability in a traged...