The body of Aneli Helu Katea, 36, was discovered at an address on Great King St in North Dunedin on October 3 after police received reportsof a sudden death.
Earlier today police released a photo of a man they wanted to speak to, as they believed he may be able to assist with inquiries.
Detective Sergeant Reece Munro said police have no reason to believe the man is involved in the incident.
“We are eager to speak with him as he may have crucial information,” Munro said.
Dunedin police received reports of a sudden death at a property on Great King St. Photo / Ben Tomsett
A 25-year-old man appeared in the Dunedin District Court on October 6 before Judge Hermann Retzlaff, facing one charge of murder.
Judge Retzlaff directed that a report be prepared to explore the man’s fitness and insanity under request from counsel Anne Stevens, KC, who also sought name suppression.
A mental health report will be prepared.
He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear on December 16.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
An earlier statement from police said, “The pair are believed to have been known to each other.”
Information can be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking Update Report or by calling 105 using the reference number 251003/5165.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Jazlyn Whales is a multimedia journalist based in the Christchurch newsroom.
