On September 9 2003, six-year-old Featherston girl Coral Ellen Burrows was reported missing. Police were alerted when her mother went to pick her up from school, and found out that she hadn't attended class that day.
Stephen Williams Photo: RNZ
Ten days later, Coral's stepfather Stephen Williams was arrested and charged with her murder.
Former detective sergeant John Gualter worked the case known as Operation Reef.
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