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Guilty of Manslaughter in Partner’s Death | Auckland News
A jury found Margaret Green guilty of manslaughter—not murder—in the fatal stabbing of her partner, Selwyn Robson, during a heated argument in his sleepout. Though the defense claimed self-defense, prosecutors argued her actions were a reckless gamble that amounted to murder. Green’s traumatic past—including childhood abuse, teenage assaults, and a traumatic brain injury—shaped her hyper-reactive response to perceived threats. After the attack, she confided in her longtime friend Sharon Manaia, who urged her to turn herself in—something Green eventually did, appearing broken and remorseful…
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