3 Oct 2017

Five charged over deaths of uncle and nephew

3:09 pm on 3 October 2017

Five men have been charged over the deaths of an uncle and nephew found dead in the Mamaku Forest in Bay of Plenty.

The bodies of 25-year-old James Fleet, and his uncle Raymond Fleet were found in the Mamaku Forest in August.

Raymond and James Fleet were reported missing in August. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Raymond and James Fleet were reported missing in August and their bodies were found a week later, sparking a homicide investigation.

Police said the arrested men were facing numerous charges including murder, manslaughter and accessory after the fact to murder, as well as drugs charges.

Four of the men - aged 34, 29, 26 and 21 - were expected to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow.

The fifth man, aged 26, will appear in the Whakatāne District Court.