Family members of slain Auckland teen Augustine Borrell feel they are suffering "a cancerous disease" since his alleged killer was bailed to an address just minutes from their home.
Family spokesman Tai Walter-Benedito told the Herald Augustine's mother, Agnes Borrell, was forced to drive past the house murderaccused Haiden Davis was bailed to every day she dropped her twins at school.
Augustine, 17, died after being stabbed in the chest after a party in Herne Bay in September last year.
Davis, 19, is charged with his murder and will stand trial in the High Court next year.
"The biggest problem for us is we have young children who need to be taken to school ... " Mr Walter- Benedito said.
"It's absolutely awful. The wounds were starting to heal but this was like opening them up again. She's taking it the hardest."
The family were riding an emotional rollercoaster and while it was, "very difficult, very emotional, very volatile", the worst part was the authorities' lack of consultation with the family.
"What's worse is the vicinity he's been bailed to ... It's like rubbing salt in the wounds," he said.
The distance was just a five- to 10-minute walk.
Mr Walter-Benedito said the family hadn't seen Davis but that wasn't the point.
"It's not just seeing him, it's just knowing - it's in your face."
The family had a wide circle of friends who supported them in the aftermath of Augustine's death and the depositions hearing, but they still struggled.
"To be reliving that every time is like having a cancerous disease. Your heart is being shattered every time."
Mr Walter-Benedito wouldn't comment on reports there had already been a confrontation between the families. He said Augustine's father didn't want to discuss it.
Davis is due back in the High Court for a callover later this month.
