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Backpacker murderer 'plea change' Backpacker murderer 'plea change'
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A 15-year-old boy who admitted murdering Scottish backpacker Karen Aim in New Zealand could change his plea.A 15-year-old boy who admitted murdering Scottish backpacker Karen Aim in New Zealand could change his plea.
Ms Aim, 26, from Orkney, died from head injuries after being attacked with a baseball bat in the resort of Taupo, following a night out in January 2008.Ms Aim, 26, from Orkney, died from head injuries after being attacked with a baseball bat in the resort of Taupo, following a night out in January 2008.
Jah che Te Manawa Kaha Broughton is due to reappear in court in Rotorua for sentencing on 6 March. Jah che Te Manawa Kaha Broughton was due to reappear in court in Rotorua for sentencing on 6 March.
It is understood he may now apply to change his plea, after getting new legal representation.It is understood he may now apply to change his plea, after getting new legal representation.
Karen Aim's father Brian, who is in New Zealand with his family, said he was "very disappointed" at the development.Karen Aim's father Brian, who is in New Zealand with his family, said he was "very disappointed" at the development.
Her parents, who were in court for the original plea, said she had been taken from them in "one moment's madness".Her parents, who were in court for the original plea, said she had been taken from them in "one moment's madness".
Ms Aim was found only 100 metres from her home with critical head injuries and died soon afterwards in hospital.Ms Aim was found only 100 metres from her home with critical head injuries and died soon afterwards in hospital.
She had been on her second visit to New Zealand after a three-month stay in 2006 and was working at a glass-blowing gallery in the resort town.She had been on her second visit to New Zealand after a three-month stay in 2006 and was working at a glass-blowing gallery in the resort town.