Man Charged With Murder Of Woman In Silverdale
New Zealand Police National News Release 3:44pm 16 April 2006
Police investigating the death of a woman in Silverdale have today formally charged a 54 year old local man with
murder, kidnapping, and injuring with intent to injure.
The man, who is in police custody, and under guard at North Shore Hospital, is likely to appear before a special court
hearing. This will be convened at Hospital on Tuesday.
Police launched a homicide investigation on Good Friday afternoon, after the body of 50 year old Suzanne Marie
McSweeney, was found at an address in Anvil Road, in the industrial sector of Silverdale. Silverdale is about 30
kilometres north of Auckland.
Investigators completed their forensic examination of the address this afternoon.
The investigation is far from complete and ongoing enquiries will be continuing throughout the week. No other person is
being sought by Police in this investigation.
Police wish to express their appreciation to the Silverdale and Orewa community for their co-operation and assistance to
investigators over duration of the Easter holidays.
This matter is now sub judice.
Police will not be making any further comment on this investigation at this time.
ENDS