# Person charged in relation to Braydon Hepworth death

Date: 10 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged over the disappearance and death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth, Police said on 10 October. He faces charges relating to concealing Hepworth's body and making a false statement, and was due to appear in the Christchurch District Court that morning. Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said Police cannot comment further while the matter is before the courts.

## Original release

Attribute to: Detective Inspector Scott Anderson A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and subsequent death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. The man is facing charges relating to the concealment of Hepworth’s body and making a false statement. He will appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning. As this matter is now before the courts Police are unable to make further comment at this time.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 10 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/person-charged-relation-braydon-hepworth-death
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01786-person-charged-in-relation-to-braydon-hepworth-death-10102026.html

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/person-charged-relation-braydon-hepworth-death
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