Police to look into the Crewe file

Police will conduct a thorough analysis and assessment of the Crewe homicide file in an endeavour to answer questions raised by Rochelle Crewe.

Deputy Commissioner Rob Pope said Police are in contact with Rochelle Crewe and have appointed a senior investigator to go through the file.

"We talked to Rochelle some weeks ago and understandably she has questions that she wants answers to. We will do our very best, taking into account the limitation of time and the availability and recollection of witnesses."

"This crime happened 40 years ago and to enable police to provide informed answers to Rochelle's questions we have appointed Detective Superintendent Andy Lovelock, Northern Region Senior Investigator, to lead a detailed analysis of all information available and acquaint himself with all the details."

Mr Pope emphasised this is not a re-opening or reinvestigation of the case.

This case has been one of the most scrutinised in NZ history. There have been two court cases, a royal commission and it has been the subject of several books and numerous Official Information requests over the years, said Mr Pope.

As with all criminal investigations, if anybody has any further information, Police would like to hear from them.