Peter Ellis’ parole officer, interviewed for the first time over the Christchurch Civic Creche cases, says he doesn’t think Ellis was an abuser of children.
In a new episode of the podcast Conviction: The Christchurch Civic Creche Case, we look at the controversial case anew by talking to many who've never spoken before, including those who spent time with Peter Ellis behind bars.
The aunt of a child who says they were abused by Peter Ellis at the Christchurch Civic Creche has described the “blood-curdling” experience of a child fainting in front of her when asked about claims of abuse.
The story has come to light as part of investigations for the podcast Conviction: The Christchurch Civic Creche Case and features in the episode released today.
An American psychologist who gave evidence at the Supreme Court hearing into the Christchurch Civic Creche case has told a new RNZ podcast that a child's evidence can be just as reliable as an adult's, especially when reporting traumatic or stressful events.