Tessa Howden murder case

Title

Tessa Howden murder case

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:06:55

Description

Interview with David Howden following the conviction of Gary Taken for the murder of his daughter Tessa Howden. On the impact on his family, the support they have received and the workings of the criminal justice system. Howden arguing that more sensitivity should be shown to the relatives of murder victims during court cases. Discussion of sentencing, Howden personally rejecting the death penalty for murder. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Howden

Keywords

Crime; Death penalty; Homicide; Murderers; Crime victims; Family; Tessa Howden; David Howden; Gary Taken

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