The man accused of decapitating a 71-year-old Petone man can now be named as Eugene Baker.
Baker, 41, appeared in the High Court at Wellington this morning, where his name suppression lapsed.
He is charged with murdering Francis Tyson on November 30 as well as unrelated charges of intentional damage and possession of non-approved psychoactive substances for supply.
Following the death, a neighbour said Tyson, who he knew only as "Frank" or "Frankie" was "an old pensioner" who had been dealing synthetic drugs or "synnies" to get by.
"Everyone's doing that, that's the hustle. He's a pensioner, he's doing his bit to hustle."