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Crewe Review - Appendix 10: Forensic Findings of Rory Shanahan

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 10 of the Crewe Review contains the Forensic Findings of Rory SHANAHAN, M.Sc., Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) completed as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The two reports are:

  • ‘Corrosion of New, Fired, 0.22-Caliber, Long-Rifle Brass Cartridge Cases Buried in Soil’ (1976), by Rory SHANAHAN, M.Sc., Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
  • Statement of Rory SHANAHAN, M.Sc., Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Crewe Review - Appendix 9: ‘A Multivariate Approach to Discriminating Between Batches of Cartridge Cases Using Design Changes in the Headstamp’

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 9 of the Crewe Review is a thesis written by Christopher Price to fulfil the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Forensic Science. The thesis references the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

Introduction to the Thesis
During the prosecution of Mr Arthur Allan Thomas for the Crewe murders (1970), an important element of the judicial proceedings involved a consideration of the link between the fatal bullets recovered from the victims and a cartridge case which was recovered from the crime scene.

In order to determine the production period for the questioned cartridge case, an analysis was conducted of the design features of the headstamp. There was considerable debate about how the statistical analysis should be performed and further debate on the findings from various analyses.

However, the general conclusion suggested that no link could be provided between the fatal bullets and the crime scene cartridge case. For this project it was proposed to further investigate the design features of the headstamp in order to determine whether or not it was possible to define a more specific time period of manufacture.
 

Crewe Review - Appendix 8: Ballistics Reports

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 8 of the Crewe Review contains seven ballistics reports completed as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The seven reports have been completed over a period of time between 1972 and 2014.
 

Crewe Review - Appendix 7: Assessment of Pathology Reports

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 7 of the Crewe Review covers the assessment of the pathology reports, by Dr Ian Morrow, regarding the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The appendix includes the original assessment of the pathology reports completed in 2013, and an addendum to the assessment.
 

Crewe Review - Appendix 6: 1970 Crewe Homicide Investigation Conference Notes

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 6 of the Crewe Review is the notes taken from the conferences held during 1970 as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The conferences were held between 23 June and 26 October 1970. The conferences on 2 October and 26 October have no notes recorded for them.

Please note: Appendix 6 of the Crewe Review was amended on 30 September 2014 to include the final page.
 

Crewe Review - Appendix 5: Composite Exhibit Register

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 5 of the Crewe Review contains the composite exhibit register completed as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

This includes:

  • a Composite Exhibits Register which outlines at which trials exhibits seized were produced;
  • the RCOI Exhibit 110 which is the schedule of exhibits destroyed on 27 July 1973 and 27 April 1979; and
  • a copy of the 1970 Crewe Homicide Investigation Exhibits Register.

Please note this appendix is large in size due to the contents, and therefore may take some time to open on some devices.

Crewe Review - Appendix 4: Medical Reports on the condition of Rochelle Crewe on 22 June 1970

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 4 of the Crewe Review has five separate medical rreports on the condition of Rochelle Crewe on 22 June 1970. These reports were made  as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The five reports cover four reports made in 1970 into the condition of Rochelle Crewe, as well as an report completed in 2013 which looked to review the original four reports.
 

Crewe Review - Appendix 3: Selection of Crime Scene and Investigation Photographs

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 3 of the Crewe Review shows a selection of crime scene and investigation photographs taken as part of the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The photographs covered in this appendix include images of the:

  • scene;
  • area canvas/general enquiries;
  • firearm ballistics examination;
  • wire examination;
  • axle;
  • Exhibit 350; and
  • persons of interest.

Crewe Review - Appendix 2: Chronology of Events

Date Published: 
July 2014

Appendix 2 of the Crewe Review looks at the chronology of events involved before, during and after the investigation into the deaths of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe.

The events covered by this chronology range from March 1959 through to December 1981, and include key events such as investigation dates, requests for reviews, and important dates pertaining to individuals involved in the case.
 

Women in senior management roles: Career survey results

Date Published: 
September 2013

This survey was run as part of the Assurance review 'Increasing representation of women in senior management roles'. A total of 2125 police employees (constabulary and employees) participated in a Career Survey between 19 July and 3 August 2012.

The purpose of the Career Survey was to canvass police employees on career experiences and opinions on a range of topics including: career goals, access to development and promotion opportunities, experiences with the appointment process, use of mentors, sponsors and networks, career challenges and experiences of current culture within Police. The survey extended the usual scope of review information Assurance Group gains from interviews and focus groups.

The Career Survey was extensive covering a wide range of career experiences. Key survey results related to the key lines of enquiry for the Assurance review were included in the report Increasing representation of women in senior management roles (March 2013).

A summary of all survey results (including those presented in the report) are presented here without analysis to supplement the report information and outline the current state of career experiences within NZ Police. These can be utilised in further work in this area. For example, contributing to work by HR PNHQ, the Training Service Centre, and supplement information from the Workplace Survey results on career experiences.