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Tom Phillips - any Kiwis (or others who know the story) want to discuss?

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Iwishiknewwhatiwasdoing · 08/09/2025 08:49

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Such a nightmare of a situation. So insane how he managed to evade police for 4 years. The youngest may not even remember his previous life?

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chilliheeler123 · 08/09/2025 09:05

Not a Kiwi, but I’ve been following this story for some time.

Those poor children. Putting them in that sort of danger every day for four years was selfish and inexcusable, and now the one found with him has to live with seeing their father attempt to kill someone (you don’t open fire multiple times with headshots if you are not aiming to kill) and being shot dead himself in the process.

I hope those kids can find some sort of peace and sense of belonging after everything that’s happened to them, but they have been so brainwashed by their father as they were so young when they were taken from their home that I think they will be affected for life. I’m just glad it is all over and that they are physically safe, and hope that the police officer recovers.

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Iwishiknewwhatiwasdoing · 08/09/2025 09:04

Yes, such a massive relief that they have been found. Can’t imagine what the reintegration process will be like for them.

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SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 08/09/2025 08:55

Yes. I was thinking how will they find the other children once their dad is dead.

Unbelievably arrogant man, taking his kids like that into a shitty desperate life of hiding and on the run.

defrazzled · 08/09/2025 08:53

I remember this story well, it is horrendous. I am so pleased all the children have been found alive.