Phillips had spent nearly four years hiding in the wilderness with his three children before he was killed in an exchange of fire with police on Monday
Fugitive father Tom Phillips was receiving outside help during his years on the run before he was killed in a police shoot-out this week, New Zealand police said on Wednesday as they released images that show a newly discovered campsite.
Phillips had spent nearly four years hiding in the wilderness with his three children. He was killed in an exchange of fire with police after reports of a burglary in the remote town of Piopio, in the central North Island, on Monday.
Later on Monday, two of his children were found safe and well at a campsite in Waitomo. It is understood the third child was with Phillips at the time of the shooting.
After identifying what they believe to be Phillips’ main campsite for the last few months, police said it appeared he had received outside assistance.
