From violent stalker to killer: Nathan Boulter's 'brazen' crimes

About this episode

This episode explores the violent crimes of Nathan Boulter, a serial offender who murdered his ex-partner in front of her children.

This episode includes graphic descriptions of violent acts, which some listeners may find distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or distress, support is available. Scroll down for a list of support services. And please consider your well-being before listening. In 2025, a man with a lengthy history of stalking and attacking women was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering his ex-partner, Chantal McDonald, in front of her children at their Christchurch home. But  violent serial offender Nathan Boulter  refused to stand in court in front of his victim’s family – including her teenage daughter who spoke for the first time about witnessing the murder – appearing by audio-visual link from another room in the court precinct instead. The  Herald  has been reporting on Boulter’s horrifying offending since 2011 – after  his high-profile stalking, kidnapping and assault  of his ex-girlfriend on Great Barrier Island. Since then, he has been  jailed repeatedly  for violent offending against women…

People in this episode

Host: Anna Leask

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• stalking
• murder
• crime reporting
• serial offenders
• justice system

Keywords

• Nathan Boulter
• Chantal McDonald
• domestic violence
• stalking
• murder
• crime
• justice
• New Zealand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZME, Herald

Places: Christchurch, Great Barrier Island