Libby Rose Templeman
- Female
- Died Nov 02, 2008
- Kerikeri, New Zealand
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she was murdred
The town of Kerikeri is grieving and on edge, as police investigate the murder of teenager Liberty Templeman.
Residents are concerned her killer is still on the loose, and her former school mates are devastated at what appears to be a random, callous and senseless murder.
Police are back searching the overgrown orchard where the 15-year-old's body was dumped and canvassing the streets she walked on Saturday night.
Messages on Liberty's social networking Bebo page are flowing in from people who knew her well, and from people who had never met her.
At the local radio station, the host says people want to talk about it.
"Everyone, people who didn't know her are reeling over it and are just shocked," says Lana Searle, More FM announcer.
It is the same feeling at the local newspaper.
"Absolutely shattered, it's not the kind of thing that you ever would believe could happen in Kerikeri, a small little rural town, a trusting town, and close knit...we're just shocked," says Keri Malloy, of The Bay Chronicle.
A post mortem examination confirmed on Tuesday that Liberty's death was not accidental.
Police are not saying how she died or releasing any other details from the autopsy.
They are still appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the red-haired school girl near Inlet Road, Cobham or Hone Heke Roads in Kerikeri on Saturday afternoon or evening.
Police Commander Chris Scahill says the teenager knew a lot of people in the town and he is appealing for any information that might help the inquiry.
A 0800 number (0800 COBHAM or 0800 262 426) has been set up for people to report sightings of Templeman.
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Fancy That Dec 22, 2008
I miss you sooo much hun, i rember that time in mufti when we stop to talk, and you gave me a big hug, i'll never ever forget that :( every time i see orange i think of you LOL, we all miss you hun, your hugs and your smile, i guess god needed a angle lib's,, your sooo FABULOUS!!! :), Soo keep singing and dancing beatiful, " I can't wait to see you again",
SOCIAL NIGHT!!
Leila Quaife Dec 21, 2008
You made me feel so accepted, and you taught me that you don't have to fit in with the crowd, do what you want, and if people don't accept you the way you are, they can just be forgotten!
We had such fun together. Remember when I went to your house to get ready for the social?! That was so fun! And you played a song on guitar for me by Green Day! AWESOME!!
And when you came to my birthday party, and we hired singstar for playstation and you always won, and took out the highest score with that amazing singing voice of yours!
Always so bubbly and bright, you are our shining star, our guiding light.
Thank you so much Libby Rose, for everything.You will always be loved & missed. But we all know, that in some form, one way or another, you will always be here.
Love you forever!
Leila xxx :D keep smiiiiiliing!! :D
beautiful angel
Tayla Nov 27, 2008
Libby .
Ayesha Nov 26, 2008
Prayers to your family & friends throughout this time .