In May 1992 Brian Schlaepfer shot or stabbed six members of his family to death at their South Auckland farm.

The 64-year-old murdered his wife, three sons, daughter in law and grandson. 

His nine-year-old granddaughter, Linda, was the sole survivor, having hidden in a wardrobe and providing crucial information to the police during the ordeal.

The massacre began after a domestic argument and ended when Brian took his own life.

The case remains one of New Zealand’s worst family tragedies.

In this episode of A Moment In Crime senior journalist Anna Leask explains the case and reveals the harrowing 111 call between young Linda Schlaepfer and Stuck.

Where to get help:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7) – lifeline.co.nz


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) – lifeline.org.nz


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 – youthline.co.nz


What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) – whatsup.co.nz


Depression Helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) – depression.org.nz


Helpline (Need to talk?): Call or text 1737


Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call or text 1737 – aoaketera.org.nz

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

In May 1992 Brian Schlaepfer shot or stabbed six members of his <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/a-moment-in-crime-the-dickason-family-tragedy-triple-murder-explained-in-two-part-podcast/BM7SXJDEGZF4VPJ2FXW3XHT7LQ/">family</a> to death at their South Auckland farm.
The 64-year-old<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-podcast-a-moment-in-crime-my-father-the-sex-offender/43SDBYUC7ZET5F653PLYNDUITM/"> murdered </a>his wife, three sons, daughter in law and grandson.&nbsp;
His nine-year-old granddaughter, Linda, was the sole survivor, having hidden in a wardrobe and providing crucial information to the police during the ordeal.
The massacre began after a domestic argument and ended when Brian took his own life.
The case remains one of New Zealand&rsquo;s worst family tragedies.
In this episode of <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/a-moment-in-crime/">A Moment In Crime</a> senior journalist Anna Leask explains the case and reveals the harrowing 111 call between young Linda Schlaepfer and Stuck.
Where to get help:
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Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7) &ndash; <a href="http://www.lifeline.co.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="192" data-end="236">lifeline.co.nz</a>
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Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) &ndash; <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="318" data-end="397">lifeline.org.nz</a>
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Youth services: (06) 3555 906
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Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 &ndash; <a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="479" data-end="525">youthline.co.nz</a>
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What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) &ndash; <a href="http://whatsup.co.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="606" data-end="644">whatsup.co.nz</a>
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Depression Helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) &ndash; <a href="http://depression.org.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="720" data-end="766">depression.org.nz</a>
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Helpline (Need to talk?): Call or text 1737
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Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call or text 1737 &ndash; <a href="https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="882" data-end="931">aoaketera.org.nz</a>
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If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases.

Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade.

Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.

From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases. Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade. Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.

From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases.

Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade.

Each month she'll take you inside some of our...

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