Occurred: 8 July 2009
Sentenced: 10 August 2011
Where: 1 Mullett Street, Hastings
Convicted: Kenny Bourbaud
Victim: Willy Tiotala
What happened?
Willy lived in the flat above Kenny. In the afternoon of 8 July 2009, Willy came downstairs to Kenny's for a few drinks. Some time later, there was friction and Kenny asked him to leave. Later in the evening, Kenny called Willy to come downstairs and fight him. Willy got out of bed and went downstairs for a fight. Kenny's parents had come over to visit and they joined in the fight - so did Scott Smith, one of Kenny's mates.
While his family and friend continued to fight Willy, Kenny went into the house and came back with knife with a 20cm blade. He stabbed Willy in the back, breaking some rib and piercing Willy's lung and liver in a wound that ran 19cm deep - nearly the whole length of the blade. Willy died soon after.
Upon questioning from police, Kenny indicated that there was bad blood between him and Willy and that he wanted to teach Willy a lesson for how Willy had treated him in the past.
Willy's background
Willy had four children was with his partner, Kerry, for 14 years. It was noted during sentencing that his death has had a profound effect on his family members.
Kenny's background
Kenny was 22 years old when he killed Willy. He has two siblings and dropped out of school in Year 7. From the age of 13 he has used substances including alcohol, speed and cannabis. Kenny has a history of offences including assault with a weapon, threats to kill, burglary and failure to answer bail. Kenny has been ordered to pay fines and serve community service in the past. While in remand Kenny was caught with receiving drugs underneath a postage stamp on a letter.
Outcome of trial: Kenny had two trials terminated before having his third and final trial carried out in 2011. He plead guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The jury agreed with Kenny and found accordingly.
Sentence: 6 years before eligible for parole (9 years max). 762 days of the sentence has already been served in remand.
You can read the judgment here and media coverage here.
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