Lachlan Jones Case Reinvestigation Complete | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

The Lachlan Jones case just got a major update: police have handed over their reinvestigation findings to the coroner after initially ruling his 2019 drowning accidental — but foul play couldn’t be ruled out. The coroner demanded a fresh look, and police complied, sharing docs with oversight bodies. Lachlan’s father, Paul, has long suspected murder, and this probe was directly aimed at answering those unanswered questions. Detective Superintendent Ross McKay confirmed the handover but won’t say when details will be public — now it’s up to the coroner’s office to decide what comes next in this…