The Flaxmere man was killed on Diaz Drive in 2018. Video / NZ Police
Nearly seven years after 45-year-old father Eddie Peters was killed in Flaxmere, police have charged a man with his murder.
Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said police arrested a 29-year-old Hastings man on Tuesday morning.
The murder accused appeared in Hastings District Court on Tuesday afternoon flanked by two policeofficers and a security guard, with his black hoodie pulled over his head.
Eddie Peters was beaten and left for dead in Flaxmere in 2018.
The man is also charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
De Lange claimed Peters was attacked in the early hours of Friday, November 16, 2018, “and left for dead on the driveway of a home on Diaz Drive in Flaxmere.
“He was hospitalised, but despite the best efforts and care of medical staff, he sadly died at Wellington Hospital on November 24.
A map of Diaz Drive in Flaxmere where Eddie Peters was found, as shown on TV show Cold Case. Photo / Supplied
“Since that time, police have continued a challenging investigation to hold whoever was responsible accountable for Eddie’s death. The investigation team has worked relentlessly to get today’s result, following leads, picking apart information and never giving up on Eddie or his family.”
De Lange said police were able to piece together the tragic events of that night thanks to the assistance from members of the Hastings community.
“What happened to Eddie was terrible, and the investigation team has remained focused on establishing exactly what happened, for Eddie’s whānau and friends.
“The arrest brings some satisfaction, but I believe there are still more people out in the community who know what happened and can further assist the investigation. I urge them to contact us and discuss what they know.”
Anyone with information can contact their nearest police station, or make a report online via 105. Please use the reference number 181116/4372.
