Polkinghorne Testifies Under Oath | Wellington News

Philip Polkinghorne faced intense scrutiny at the inquest into his wife Pauline Hanna’s death, where he was directly accused of staging her suicide after a violent argument — charges he vehemently denied with a resounding “no” or “wrong” each time. A police lawyer presented damning evidence, including a message allegedly sent by Polkinghorne claiming Hanna had broken into their home and killed herself — which he also rejected. The inquest, focused on whether Hanna’s death was truly self-inflicted, gave her family their first chance to question him directly. Further revelations included a cryptic message Polkinghorne sent the day of her death, hinting he’d be using a false name and taking medication — which he later called “flippant and inappropriate.” The coroner stressed this is not a trial, and key details remain under wraps as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb50407980a9f5a0