The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco will keep his name secret for now. During his appearance this morning around 20 members of Blessie's family and supporters held a silent protest outside.
They held placards reading "Justice for Blessie"and "Shame on the judicial system". Blessie's husband Antonio Gotingco held a large framed photo of his wife.
The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco will keep his name secret for now.
An order suppressing the man's identity was continued by Justice Timothy Brewer in the High Court at Auckland today.
Part way through the hearing the man was removed by security from the court andtaken down to the cells after swearing loudly.
Defence lawyer Peter Winter argued for the suppression order to continue, which Crown prosecutor Aaron Perkins opposed.
Mrs Gotingco, a 56-year-old mother of three, was last seen leaving her workplace, Tower Insurance, about 7pm on May 24.
She took a bus from Lower Albert St to Birkdale Rd and it is thought she was walking the short distance home when she encountered her alleged attacker.
He lived within a couple of kilometres from Mrs Gotingco's Salisbury Rd home and less than a kilometre from the bus stop she got off at.
Mrs Gotingco's body was found in an area of bush at the Birkenhead-Glenfield cemetery on Eskdale Rd.
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murdering Blesilda Gotingco.
During his appearance this morning around 20 members of Blessie's family and supporters held a silent protest outside.
They held placards reading "Justice for Blessie"and "Shame on the judicial system".
Blessie's husband Antonio Gotingco held a large framed photo of his wife.
Blessie's son John said the family were pleased that people had come to support their call for justice today.
"We're happy that other people have taken up my mother's cause.
"We feel we're not going through this situation alone.
