Norfolk Island

Convicted Murderer Set to Return to Christchurch from Norfolk Island

Glenn McNeill, a Nelson chef, faces deportation after conviction for brutally killing Australian woman Janelle Patton on Norfolk Island.

Glenn McNeill, a Nelson chef, is on the verge of being deported back to New Zealand from Norfolk Island. McNeill faced an extradition hearing at the Nelson Court House to answer murder charges related to the tragic death of Australian woman Janelle Patton on Norfolk Island. His looming return to Christchurch has stirred up emotions and rekindled discussions about the heinous crime that led to his life imprisonment in 2007. The murder of Patton shocked both Australian and New Zealand communities, and McNeill's case has been under intense scrutiny throughout the legal proceedings. The impending deportation has reignited public interest in the case, sparking debates about justice, closure, and the complexities of cross-border legal actions.