It was a crime that shocked New Zealand. A young, beloved and vulnerable woman who left on a walk and never came home.

Lena Zhang Harrap was sexually assaulted and murdered during Auckland’s lockdown in 2021.

Just 24hours before the death of Lena, her killer had targeted another woman. This week, in a Sunday exclusive, we hear from her and Lena’s mum.

It’s an extraordinary story of faith, forgiveness, and persevering against the odds.

Reporter: Conor Whitten
Producer: Julia Sartorio
Cameras: Rewi Heke, Will Green, Tory Evans
Editor: Gareth Pearce



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