New Zealand couple Ben Neill and Rochelle Neill were found dead at their resort home on the island of Vava’u. Let’s find out if it was a murder or accident.
Ben Neill and Rochelle Neill were a New Zealand couple who were found dead in Tonga. Deputy Police Commissioner Tēvita Vailea revealed that their bodies were found by police at their house in the village of ‘Utungake on the afternoon of Saturday, April 2.
Early reports from Neiafu indicate that the couple owned Hakau Adventures, a business offering snorkeling tours in Vava’u. The Vava’u ExPats Facebook page posted a message on Tuesday providing condolence to the lost lives.
It is said that locals had found the bodies and that police had recovered them. After that, they were taken to Neiafu Hospital mortuary before being returned to Utungake for burial on Sunday.
A formal inquest during the weekend led to the cause of death was electrocution and was likely accidental.
Who Were Ben Neill And Rochelle Neill?
As mentioned earlier, Ben Neill and Rochelle Neill were the couples from New Zealand who made headlines after their dead bodies were discovered in Vava’u on Saturday, April 2.
Ben’s age was 47, while his wife, Rochelle, was 48. So, the couple had just one year of the age gap, and they were leading a blissful life together. Reportedly, the couple owned Hakau Adventures, offering snorkeling tours in Vava’u.
NZ Couple Found Dead In Tonga – Was Is Murder Or Accident?
Reportedly, the NZ Couple’s cause of death is reported to be electrocution, the injury or killing of someone by electric shock. However, the police department is still working on this case and will update soon.
As we know, they were the owner of Hakau Adventures, and all of the staff and other people were devasted by the sudden couple’s sudden death.
Vava’u ExPats page said in a post, “Our sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of Ben and Rochelle. They were special people and will be missed by many. Sending prayers to their family during this difficult time.”
Ben Neill and Rochelle Neill Age Revealed
Ben Neill and Rochelle Neill’s ages were 47 and 48, respectively. It is said that Rochelle Neill was from New Plymouth. Not much is known regarding their personal life, as the couple preferred keeping themselves away from media sources.
Some people on the internet are also eager to know about their children. Due to the lack of information, we are unknown whether they had children or not. In the same way, we are unable to mention the date of their marriage.
Moreover, we are still collecting more results and will update you soon with the precise details.