As stated by Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley:
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down today in the Hamilton High Court in relation to the murder of Sao Yean.
No sentence can give Sao back to their family, and we recognise them today for their dedication to seeing justice done for their loved one.
I would also like to acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of the investigators and trial team that did an outstanding job in getting justice for Sao and his family.
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