Carole Whorrall (centre) attending a service in memory of murdered son Kyle at St John’s Reserve, Meadowbank.
Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi
The mother of Kyle Whorrall is calling for people withholding information about her son’s murder to come forward to police.
The American PhD student was fatally attacked at a bus stop in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank in April.
The 33-year-old’s mother Carole Whorrall said the courage of witnesses could help bring justice for her son.
“I remain deeply grateful for the continued, tireless efforts of the police in their pursuit of justice for Kyle.
“Their unwavering dedication to identifying and apprehending all those involved in his murder is commendable.
“While my foremost priority is securing justice for Kyle and ensuring his legacy endures, I am equally concerned for the safety and well-being of all New Zealanders.
“I implore anyone who may have information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, to come forward and assist the police.”
“Your courage could make all the difference. Together, we can honour Kyle’s memory and help protect your communities.”
Kyle Whorrall was fatally attacked at a bus stop in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank in April.
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Meanwhile Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, said the Operation Aberfeldy team executed two search warrants on Wednesday.
“While no further arrests have been made at this stage, I can confirm two further search warrants were carried out on Wednesday,” Detective Inspector Baldwin said.
Forensic enquiries are ongoing into the machete that was located at Maybury reserve.
Photo: Supplied/police
“I want to reiterate to those people with information that the opportunity to tell Police what you know is now, please come forward.”
He said forensic enquiries were ongoing into the machete that was located at Maybury reserve, about five kilometres from the scene where Whorrall was killed.
“These forensic enquiries are being carried out by PHF Science, and we expect this to take some time to be completed,” he said.
“We will be led by the science on where this takes us in our investigation.”
Two people are before the courts – a 16-year-old boy charged with Whorrall’s murder and a 33-year-old woman facing two charges of being an accessory after the fact.
The trial for the teenager has been set to begin on 31 August, 2026.
If you have information, please contact Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250419/9858, or Operation Aberfeldy.
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