The parents of Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children into the New Zealand wilderness in 2021, have made a public apology - their first comments since their fugitive son was shot dead by police a month ago. 'We would like to send our sincere apology... for all the trouble, inconvenience, loss of privacy and property caused by Tom,' Neville and Julia Phillips wrote in a letter published on Thursday. They expressed sorrow and stated they did not support their son's actions during his four years of evasion after disappearing due to a custody dispute. Phillips was killed in a shoot-out with police, which also left an officer seriously injured. One child was present during the incident, providing information that led to the return of the other two children. The family had previously made appeals for him to come home.
Fugitive New Zealand Dad's Parents Express Regret Over His Actions
Fugitive New Zealand Dad's Parents Express Regret Over His Actions
Following the tragic death of Tom Phillips, who evaded capture for four years while living in the wilderness with his children, his parents have publicly apologized for the disturbances caused during this time.
Tom Phillips, who went on the run with his children due to a custody dispute, was shot by police in September. His parents have now expressed deep regret for the trouble caused by their son's actions, stating that they never supported him. They aim to address the fallout from his fugitive status and the impact on the community.
