About this episode
This episode explores the aftermath of Peter Ellis's release from prison and the lasting effects of his case on New Zealand society.
Peter Ellis was released from prison in 2000 - but that was by no means the end of the story. This episode looks at life after prison and the huge impact this case has had on the whole country. This series was first released on 12 October 2023. To see more images and details about Peter Ellis and the series, vist the RNZ website here . We'll never be sure what happened when Peter Ellis worked at the Christchurch Civic Creche that lead to the shocking accusations by some of the children who went there. Over 30 years later we reveal personal and often painful appraisals by key players whose lives have been changed forever by the case and the events surrounding it. And just months before his death, what is Peter's perspective on the perfect storm that he was the centre of? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Topics covered
- life after prison
- impact of a case
- personal stories
- Peter Ellis
- Christchurch Civic Creche
- accusations
- legacy
Keywords
- Peter Ellis
- Christchurch Civic Creche
- prison release
- accusations
- New Zealand
- true crime
- legacy
- impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Christchurch Civic Creche
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