Two convicted murderers have given evidence about cellblock confessions which they say the man accused of killing a Palmerston North drug dealer made to them.
Stephen Hudson, 39, is before the High Court at Wellington charged with murdering Nicholas Pike, who disappeared without trace in 2002.
The men, whose names are suppressed, both said they met Mr Hudson in prison and he told them he had killed Mr Pike.
One of the men said Mr Hudson had asked him about DNA evidence, as that had played a crucial part in the witnesses's own trial.
The other man said Mr Hudson told him he was concerned that a firearm, for which he faced charges, could be used to connect him with Mr Pike's disappearance.
Both men denied receiving any inducements from the police or any benefits from the Corrections Department in exchange for giving evidence.
