Anthony Paul Doyle at his court hearing in 2006 where he pleaded guilty to the murders of Michael Douglas O'Sullivan and Toni-Anne Nathan. Photo / Alan GibsonHe became eligible in November 2024 but the Parole Board declined to grant an early release. He was questioned by the psychologist about why he shot his second victim, Toni-Anne Nathan, given she was trying to escape. “He was very aware of the life of pain for the family of the victims,” the Parole Board said. Once his relationship finished around 1998, he began using methamphetamine,” the Parole Board said.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 02, 2026 17:01 UTC