Police hid in bushes, bugged phones and kept him under surveillance for two years before arresting the man charged with the senseless murder of road worker <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/83789922/george-taiaroa-was-a-kind-gentle-man-who-avoided-conflict-but-was-executed-while-doing-his-job">George Taiaroa</a>. 10 years on, Stuff National Correspondent Tony Wall, the only reporter to have interviewed his killer and reveals new details of the police operation to snare a “madman”. You can read stories supporting this episode on <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300815913/the-madman-and-the-road-worker-how-police-moved-in-on-a-delusional-killer">https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300815913/the-madman-and-the-road-worker-how-police-moved-in-on-a-delusional-killer</a> Need more great podcasts? <a href="https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/">Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.</a> GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at <a href="mailto:generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz">thelongread@stuff.co.nz</a>  CREDITS Host and Reader: Philippa TolleyProducer: Jen BlackAudio editing: Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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