UpdatedBelinda FeekOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Waikato·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 02:20 AM5 mins to read‌Charles Wharton pictured appearing in the High Court at Hamilton via audio visual link in October 2024. Photo / Belinda FeekA man accused of killing a sleeping boy with a hammer, before telling police the 8-year-old was “a demon,” has been deemed unfit to stand trial.

“The alleged offending is frankly horrific,” Justice Mathew Downs told the court this morning as Charles Wharton appeared charged with the murder of Zahquiel