Convicted murderer and child abuser Phillip Smith is flying back to New Zealand. New Zealand Police confirmed this morning that Smith had been deported from Brazil and was en-route back to New Zealand. Smith was being escorted by three New Zealand Police officers, who would be with him for the duration of the journey. He was spotted boarding a flight from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Chile. The plane is expected to land in New Zealand early tomorrow morning. Footage: Divulgacao/Polocia Federal
Escaped killer Phillip Smith deported to NZ
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