Bail for man charged over bikie shooting murder
One of 10 men charged with murder after the "execution style" shooting of bikie gang defector Shane Bowden in October 2020 has been granted bail.
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Man had crowbar for ‘scare tactics’ before fatal punch
Michael Collins says he grabbed a crowbar for "scare tactics" in a confrontation with two men before Shannon Finemore was fatally punched in November 2020.
Dad of woman found dead overseas says body was moved
The family of a Melbourne woman killed in Mozambique seven years ago are hopeful an Australian inquest will finally give them closure on how she died.
Man ‘so incensed he grabbed crowbar after exchange’
Michael Collins was armed with a crowbar when he and his mate confronted two men before Shannon Finemore died following a punch to the head, a jury was told.
Stepson on murder charge over ‘mummified’ remains
A man has been charged with murdering his stepfather following the discovery of decomposed remains at a Gold Coast home.
Forensic retesting reveals new murder case evidence
New evidence has been found by forensic retesting of a hammer at the centre of Andrew John Cobby's murder case in Queensland, a court has been told.
Man jailed for ‘horrific’ murder of uncle in bed attack
Prosecutors were unable to present a full explanation for why a drug-addicted young man attacked and killed his uncle while he lay defenceless.
‘Sadistic’: UK nurse jailed for life after baby murders
Nurse Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific serial child killer in modern times, will spend the rest of her life behind bars for murdering seven newborn babies.
Person of interest found in AC/DC manager’s 1993 murder
Forensic testing on a bloodstain found on the back pocket of musician Crispin Dye's jeans has uncovered a person of interest in his unsolved murder.
Underworld figure jailed after man killed, body burnt
Michael Jay Evans has been jailed for manslaughter having indicated he intends to disclose the location of a man's remains, eight years after burning the body.
Mum reveals grief after daughter’s body found in mine
A Victorian mum has detailed the crushing grief she felt when learning her daughter Kobie Parfitt had been found in a mine shaft months after she went missing.
Funeral held for Tassie teen found dead in bushland
Emotional tributes have been paid at a funeral for 14 year old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was found along a bush track in northern Tasmania weeks ago.
Man guilty of manslaughter after Christmas Day stabbing
Garth Michael Reid, 35, has been found guilty of manslaughter after being accused of fatally stabbing his partner's father on Christmas Day 2020.
Bikies jailed for decades for grocer’s mistaken murder
Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.
Murder-accused behind bars after deaths of woman, baby
A man has had murder charges mentioned in a Brisbane court after the deaths of a woman and her 11-week-old daughter in Rockhampton in central Queensland.
Homicide probe after man dies in beach car park
Western Australia police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in his fifties died in a car park.
Murder-accused behind bars after deaths of wife, baby
Matthew James Cox, 31, sought mental health treatment about a year before the bodies of his wife and baby daughter were found in a central Queensland home.
Family blast murderer who tried to profit from death
Joanne Howell's devastated family have discovered at a pre-sentence court hearing that her killer applied for victim's compensation after the murder.
Michelle Bright’s murderer jailed for at least 24 years
Craig Rumsby has been jailed at least 24 years for murdering NSW teenager Michelle Bright and a violent attack on another girl, two decades after the crimes.
Accused murderer wanted to attend victim’s funeral
A man was advised not to attend the funeral of a former bikie he is now on trial for murdering after the victim's body was found decomposing in a sports car.
‘Intolerable situation’ in husband’s soup lacing death
A 69-year-old woman who admitted giving her husband an overdose that killed him is able to apply for parole after serving nearly three years in jail.
Mum of slain teen lives with ‘gaping hole’ in her heart
The family of murdered teenager Michelle Bright have confronted her killer in the NSW Supreme Court, calling him a "monster" who tore their lives apart.
Stabbed father ‘kept coming’ for man before fatal blows
Warren Toby kept coming for his daughter's partner despite being stabbed before he died on the front yard of a family Christmas gathering, a court has heard.
‘Adult store murderer’ to be deported to New Zealand
Convicted killer Tara Gilbert will be sent to New Zealand upon his release from jail after serving 15 years of a life sentence.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
Lawyer couldn’t live without murderer hubby, jury told
Soon after his arrest for murder, a lawyer told her husband she "couldn't do life without him" before allegedly destroying evidence linking him to the crime.
Murder-accused 92 year old to be moved to prison
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife after a care worker reported her death to police.
Lawyer accused of hiding her husband’s link to murder
A solicitor told her husband not to do anything stupid before he committed murder and she allegedly tried to wipe CCTV footage linking him to the crime.
Mum’s flashbacks to finding autistic son murdered
Megan Mowchanuk said it was a "truly shocking scene" finding her autistic son's contorted body after he had been bludgeoned to death by their neighbour.
Ex-bikie wife was ‘in the dark’ over illegal activity
The widow of allegedly murdered Rebel bikie, Ricky Ciano, never questioned how he funded their lavish lifestyle, but assumed it was through "illegal activity".
Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute
An elderly Victorian who killed two apartment complex neighbours over a dispute about a garden hose repeatedly being turned off has been jailed for 30 years.