.Most New Zealanders believe David Bain is innocent
66% of New Zealanders believe on the evidence they have read, seen or heard that David Bain is not guilty of the murder of his family in Dunedin with only 14% believing he is guilty.
This was a big change from five years ago when 40% thought he was not guilty and 33% guilty.
Older New Zealanders are particularly convinced of his innocence. Amongst over 60 year olds, 74% believe he is not guilty and only 6% guilty.
Amongst the 66% who believe he is not guilty, 28% favour a retrial. Amongst the 14% who believe he is guilty, 56% favour a retrial.
Most of those who believe David Bain is not guilty support him receiving significant compensation of around $1.5 million for the time he has spent in jail. Amongst the 66% surveyed who believe he is not guilty, 77% favour him getting compensation; 16% were opposed to the compensation and 7% are unsure.
