Taita man missing for three years found…down a hillside many miles from home…
A local man from my suburb of Taita here in Lower hutt who had been missing for three years, turned up… down a hillside in Upper hutt. It is not yet official, he has not been named, but a 26 year old has been charged with his murder.
Harold Skudder, 38 years old but three years dead. He was a local lad, went to local schools with my three eldest children. Grew up and became a bit of a lad; bit of a pothead I believe. A harmless sort of a skinny built guy, feely good looking, according to the local girls.
When he was reported missing three years ago, he had been missing for some time. His bank account had been left untouched; and that is the usual sign of somebody who won’t be back on this earth.
All very sad for his mother and siblings, and a former girlfriend. He is also reportedly a father of four as well.