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flag Three men convicted in 2025 of killing Anaru Moana in 2021, despite no body found.

flag A Christchurch High Court jury has unanimously convicted three men—Hayden Burt, Aaron Boden, and Cody Boyes—of the 2021 murder of Anaru Moana, a South Canterbury man whose body has never been found. flag The verdict followed a trial that revealed Moana was lured to Kelceys Bush near Waimate and killed in a revenge attack after allegedly stealing $60,000 in drugs and cash from Burt’s car. flag Prosecutors presented evidence including cellphone data and vehicle movements, and a former associate testified about threats and violence. flag Korina Boyes was acquitted of murder but found guilty of injuring with intent. flag The case, notable for a conviction without a body, highlights the power of investigative work. flag All four defendants will be sentenced on December 17. flag Police continue searching for Moana’s remains.

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