The death of a Dunedin man known for his reclusive nature who once made international headlines for his misguided pursuits at love, remains unexplained one
The death of a Dunedin man known for his reclusive nature who once made international headlines for his misguided pursuits at love, remains unexplained one.
David Checkley, 65, who duped his victims on a dating app was convicted of 19 counts of fraud and one of theft, and was last week sentenced to a further 11 years in jail at the Old Bailey.
Fantasist David Checkley, 65, of St Albans spun a web of lies after meeting his victims on the dating app Plenty of Fish, convincing them he was a billionaire or Vietnam War veteran.