Aro
Murderer, the last person executed in Papua New Guinea
About Aro
Aro was an unemployed.
Aro (died 16 November 1957) was a Papua New Guinean murderer notable for being the last person executed in Papua New Guinea.
Aro was a young man from Rupamanda, Wabag in the Western Highlands District of the Territory of New Guinea. Aro had suffered a spear injury as a youth, and he was largely unemployed, being supported by his two wives Tipiwan and Ruai, along with his family. On 10 April 1957,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aro?
Murderer, the last person executed in Papua New Guinea
When did Aro die?
Aro died on 16 November 1957 in Lae.
What was Aro's occupation?
Aro was an unemployed.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aro. https://biography.guide/aro/
MLA: "Aro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aro/.
Chicago: "Aro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/aro/.
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