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Jailed for arson of murdered man’s home

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An arsonist who lit a fire that destroyed the home where Tokomaru Bay man Raymond Neilson was murdered in 2019 has been jailed.

A 23-month prison sentence imposed this week on Jamie Migowl Thomas, 33, will be his sixth time behind bars for arson.

The fire at the Neilson house was one of two Thomas lit overnight between July 8 and 9 last year.

According to district council records, the improveme...


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