Wanganui barmaid murder accused in court

The man accused of the rape and murder of Wanganui barmaid Tania McKenzie appeared in the Wanganui District Court yesterday.

Shane Daniel Randle, 26, unemployed, of Wanganui, is accused of raping, sexually violating and murdering Ms McKenzie on January 7.

Randle, who was escorted into the dock by detectives, was composed throughout the brief appearance, looking straight ahead or at supporters in the public gallery.

He faces charges of murder and rape and two counts of sexual violation.

No application for name suppression was made by lawyers Peter Brosnahan and Debbie Goodlet, who appeared for Randle.

Judge Patrick Mahony remanded Randle in custody to appear again on March 4.

- NZPA