Statement from Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Forlong:
Police acknowledge the sentencing today of Eric McIsaac in relation to the murder of his half-brother Alex Fisher.
While we know this is an important step for Alex’s family, this is no closure for them as they continue to grieve.
Police would like to thank the family for their patience, understanding and above all dignity while we worked with them through the difficult steps of an investigation and court process.
I would also like to thank the police team who worked diligently through the search operation and subsequent inquiry.
We know that there are still unanswered questions about the exact circumstances of Alex’s death. The only person with the answers is Eric McIsaac, and he has yet to share them with us.
Finally it is important that we thank the wider community for its support to Police and Alex’s family since October last year.
While this has been a tragic and shocking event, it is has also brought out the best in our community here in Horowhenua.
Statement from family of Alex Fisher:
We would like to thank the people of New Zealand and the Horowhenua community for their love and support throughout this tragic time.
We ask to be left alone by the media. Our Family and friends, and the Horowhenua community, need time away from the public eye to grieve.
We may release a statement in time to come if and when we are ready.
Alex was much more than the sad events surrounding the end of his life.
We his parents, siblings and family had nearly 11 years of memories of a treasured and much loved boy who will forever live in the hearts of so many.
We wish to focus on these memories and do the one thing that matters the most - REMEMBER ALEX.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre