In April 2023, a complaint was made to the New Zealand Police Commissioner claiming that the original investigation into Sara Niethe’s disappearance was flawed and should be reinvestigated.

Details from an FBI study into the subject of body disposal in homicide cases

Blogs re private search for Sara Niethe (missing person)

Should killers be kept in prison for refusing to reveal their victim's body location? A killer in the UK has been refused parole for failing to disclose where the body is hidden. Could this law help NZ families?

When there is a strong possibility of foul play or the disappearance occurs due to a criminal action there is an important decision-making process to be undertaken

Should a task force be set up in New Zealand to review the horrific numbers of missing persons?

If it is apparent from very early on that no progress is being made from initial Police investigation, then yes, instruct an experienced investigator and provide all the relevant information that you have.

Clients often say to Mr Tracer that they are surprised how efficiently he can find a missing person. The fact is that most people in New Zealand are traceable, the key being where to start looking.