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Phillips' parents apologize for his crimes, as police probe possible aid; residents protest manhunt tactics.
Tom Phillips’ parents have apologized in a letter to the King Country News for the distress caused to communities in Waitomo and Otorohanga during their son’s four-year fugitive period, stating they never supported his actions, including the abduction of his children and a September 8 shootout that left a police officer critically injured.
The apology comes amid ongoing police investigation into possible assistance to Phillips, who died in the confrontation.
Residents have criticized law enforcement for poor communication, intrusive patrols, and road closures, raising concerns about civil liberties during the manhunt.
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Los padres de Phillips piden disculpas por sus crímenes, mientras la policía investiga posibles ayudas; los residentes protestan contra las tácticas de cacería humana.