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New Zealander sentenced to death in Malaysia

1987 New Zealander sentenced to death in Malaysia

Lorraine Cohen was sentenced to death by a Malaysian judge for heroin trafficking. On appeal her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. The trial of Lorraine and her son Aaron, who was arrested at the same time, gained worldwide attention. more...

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  • Lorraine Cohen and Aaron Cohen (crime.co.nz)
  • 'Death for mum, son get's life' (corpun.com)
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