A former employer of the woman who died told Stuff she was “the most honest, reliable, lovely young lady”.
“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.
“She was like a daughter to me.”
The employer told Stuffshe had known the woman for six years and was informed of her death yesterday morning.
“[I] spent most of the day crying. I’m really worried about her kids ... devastated for them.”
The Taupō area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, said the public would notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you saw any suspicious activity or have any information that may assist police in our investigation please contact police by calling 105 and referencing event number: P059649530.”
Police on Thursday morning outside a Tūrangi home where two bodies were found. Photo / Dan Hutchinson
Police tape surrounded the property on Thursday with two police staff guarding the property.
An adjacent walkway was also blocked off.
A neighbour said they heard an ambulance arrive about 10.30pm but “didn’t hear any commotion before that”.
