Case #030 - Emily Longley

In 2011, 17 year-old Emily Longley was strangled to death by her boyfriend. Her father, Mark Longley, recounts the battle for justice and the healing process.On the 7th May 2011, Emily Longley was found dead at her boyfriend's house in Bournemouth, England.The 17 year old New Zealand had moved to England to go to college. She had only been there for eight months.Emily's boyfriend, 21 year-old Elliot Turner, was eventually charged with her murder and his parents were charged with covering up the crime.During his trial, Elliot Turner claimed that he acted in self-defence but during sentencing, Justice Dobbs said he had "bullied, harassed, threatened and assaulted" Ms Longley.Turner must serve at least 16 years before he can apply for parole.Emily's father, Mark Longley, is Digital Managing Editor and Newshub and he has made a podcast podcast series - Death: Love, grief and hopeGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details