Lewis Blackburn’s Parole Paradox | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Lewis Blackburn, serving life for strangling his ex and burying her in a nailed-shut wooden chest, is back before the parole board—this time complaining the process is confusing and circular, despite previously saying he didn’t want out, even asking to stay locked up for five more years. Now he’s staying busy in prison with reading, music, and workouts, and staff say he’s quiet and polite, while the board insists he still needs assessments and therapy before he can even think about release—next hearing scheduled for May next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…