Sounds killer Scott Watson denied parole again after 23 years in prison - a podcast by RNZ

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Marlborough Sounds killer Scott Watson has again been denied parole, 23 years after he was imprisoned for the murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
The 50-year-old was sentenced to life in prison in 1998 with a minimum non parole period of 17 years.
He has always protested his innocence, and his father says today's ruling is frustrating.
Conan Young sat in on the hearing.

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