Late Ruby-Anne Laufa

Laufa case update: Namaliu goes to court

Richard Jason Namaliu of Raluana village, Kokopo, East New Britain Province and his lawyer appeared before Magistrate Cosmas Bidar of the Waigani Committal court.

The court explained the committal court process and the charge and allegations against him before adjourning the case for a month.

Namaliu remains on a National Court bail of K2000. He was charged with murder.

He was released from custody on Monday, July 31.

It is alleged he murdered Laufa of Lese, Malalaua, Gulf Province, along the Fort Banner Road, UPNG, on February 11.

Namaliu on bail

Richard Jason Namaliu, of Raluana village, Kokopo, East New Britain Province, was arrested by police and charged with murder on the evening of July 25.

His lawyer went before the Waigani National Court with a bail application which was not opposed by the state.

The 25-year-old was allowed bail at K2000.

It is alleged he murdered fellow 25-year-old Laufa of Lese, Malalaua, Gulf Province, along the Fort Banner Road, UPNG, on February 11.

Namaliu charged with murder

Traffic police director, Joe Joseph, told Loop PNG that Namaliu was arrested by the investigating officer for murder late yesterday evening (July 25).

“It was not an accident, it’s not suicide or dangerous driving causing death,” Joseph said when commenting on the circumstances surrounding Laufa’s death.

“At last, the police have laid charges.”

However, the director pointed out that justice for Ruby has only started.

“This is the beginning of another long, hard battle, which will be at the courthouse.”

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Funeral for former Miss PNG late Ruby Laufa on Friday

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The country will farewell former Miss Papua New Guinea the late Ruby-Anne Laufa on Friday, February 24.

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Funeral for former Miss PNG late Ruby Laufa on Friday

Her funeral will be held at 2pm at the Rev. Sioni Kami Memorial Church in Port Moresby.

Family, friends, colleagues and the public who were touched by Ruby's life and story are expected to attend.

The late Ruby passed away at the Port Moresby General Hospital on Saturday, February 11.

She was 24 at the time and would have celebrated her 25th birthday on February 13. The late Ruby was the Miss South Pacific PNG 2012-2013.