Man who allegedly killed woman in Wellington found dead in Hong Kong
A man who allegedly killed 62-year-old Irene Katsougiannis has since been found dead in Hong Kong. Irene Katsougiannis, a 62-year-old mother-of-three from Wellington, was found dead in her Totara Rd home in Miramar on October 16. The man believed to have killed her has since died in Hong Kong and local police are investigating the circumstances. KatsOUgiannis was the “heart and soul” of Wellington Olympic Netball, and was heavily involved not only as a coach, but also behind the scenes in the running of the club. Her husband died several years ago.
Published : 2 years ago by Blair Ensor in General
Irene Katsougiannis was found dead in her Totara Rd home in Wellington.
The man believed to have killed a 62-year-old woman in Wellington has since been found dead in Hong Kong.
The mother-of-three was found dead at her Totara Rd property in Miramar just after 2pm on October 16.
The man officers believe to be responsible for her death was a male known to her, who left New Zealand on October 15, police said in a statement.
“He has since died in Hong Kong and local police are investigating the circumstances.”
Police said the investigation was progressing well, and the scene examination was expected to be finished by the weekend.
Katsougiannis coached netball and worked as a piano tutor in Wellington. Her husband died several years ago.
Netball Wellington community director Sue Geale said Katsougiannis was an important member of the city's netballing fraternity, and her death would be felt widely.
"It will be a shock."
Katsougiannis was the “heart and soul” of Wellington Olympic Netball, which featured in the winter senior grade until 2021, Geale said.
She was heavily involved not only as a coach, but also behind the scenes in the running of the club.
Geale remembered Katsougiannis as a passionate and happy person - qualities that inspired the teams she coached.
"We're incredibly sad it's one of our community."
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