Police have formally identified a man located deceased in a car in the Waikato River last year.
He was Michael Murdoch, aged 44, from Ng¨¡ruaw¨¡hia, who had been missing since September 2019.
Michael¡¯s body was found in his car in the Waikato River on 13 August 2024, by a company which removes wrecked cars and other hazardous materials from the river.
Formally identifying Michael was a complex and lengthy process, due to having been in the river for a significant period of time.
Michael¡¯s death is being treated as unexplained and has been referred to the Coroner.
Note for media: Michael¡¯s family has requested privacy and do not wish to be contacted by media outlets.
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