NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower

Jingui Liu is Kaixiao Liu's father, who was convicted of kidnapping and misconduct to human remains.

Justice Mathew Downs presided over the trial of Kaixiao Liu.

Kaixiao Liu is a musician and leader of a religious sect who was convicted of manslaughter and kidnapping.

Lanyue Xiao is Kaixiao Liu's wife, who was also convicted in connection with the death of Shulai Wang.

Shulai Wang was a 70-year-old follower from China whose death led to a major homicide investigation.

Xiuyun Li is Kaixiao Liu's mother, convicted of kidnapping and misconduct to human remains.