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Sophie's killer will be target in jail: expert
Clayton Weatherston faces a tough time in jail for murdering Sophie Elliott then how he acted in court.
Weatherston taunted on arrival in jail - report
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston has reportedly been taunted on his arrival in Christchurch Men's Prison amid reports of a bounty being made for his 'unpleasant death'.
Partial defence of provocation set to be dumped
Justice Minister Simon Power says the defence of provocation has no place in law and will be subject to reform.
Family will continue to love their son
The family of convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston said their thoughts are with his victim's family, but they will always love him.
Family miss their vivacious daughter
Sophie Elliot was an intelligent, vivacious, 22-year-old heading for a 'plum job' when her ex-boyfriend murdered her.
Weatherston oblivious to the horror of a nation
Clayton Weatherston's performance while on trial for the murder of Sophie Elliott has earned the vitriol of the nation.
'My gift to Soph will be saving others'
The mother of murder victim Sophie Elliott is determined to steer other young women away from abusive relationships, as a legacy for her daughter.
Elliott family tells of traumatic trial
Sophie Elliott's parents describe the trauma of attending Clayton Weatherston's murder trial, 18 months after he stabbed their daughter 216 times.
Weatherston trial a 'national disgrace'
Women's Refuge says Weatherston's murder trial 'turned justice inside out', allowing a killer to persecute his dead ex-girlfriend and her family.
The defence of provocation
Sophie Elliott's family has called for the defence of provocation to be removed from the statute books. nzherald.co.nz takes a closer look at the law.
Weatherston jury retires for the night
The jury in the Clayton Weatherston murder trial will continue their deliberations at 9.30am tomorrow.