Man charged with murder in relation to Zena Campbell's death

At the scene where Ms Campbell's body was found in Aro Valley.
At the scene where Ms Campbell's body was found in Aro Valley. Photo credit: Newshub

Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in relation to the death of Zena Campbell in Wellington.

Ms Campbell's body was found in a vehicle on Epuni St in Aro Valley at around 1pm on Sunday 11 February.

The alleged offender, who was known to the 21-year-old victim, will appear in the Wellington District Court on Thursday afternoon.

Detective senior sergeant Warwick McKee said police want to hear from members of the public as part of the homicide investigation. 

"We know that Zena was at a party at an address in Devon Street, and left that address around 2am on Sunday 11 February with an associate," he said.

"Both walked to a red 2004 Holden Barina two-door vehicle parked nearby in Epuni Street.

"This is the vehicle in which Zena's body was found later that day." 

Police are interested in hearing from anyone who saw the vehicle or was inside the vehicle between 2am and 1pm on February 11.

"Even if you don't think your information is relevant please contact us anyway and let us make that assessment," det snr sgt McKee said.

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