Teen home invader guilty of doctor's stabbing murder
murder
crime
national
Australia
courts CONTACT US
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Advertiser
a day ago
- The Advertiser
Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations
The mushroom trial jury has been sent back to their accommodation after completing their first full day of deliberations on whether Erin Patterson is guilty of a triple murder. Twelve jurors retired to consider their verdict on Monday afternoon as the Victorian Supreme Court trial at Morwell, in regional Victoria, reached its 10th week. They returned to the court about 10.30am on Tuesday where they spent a full day deliberating before being sent home to their sequestered accommodation at 4.15pm. Black tarp has been placed across the front of Patterson's home, in Leongatha, since the jury retired to deliberate on Monday. After hearing more than two months of evidence, the jury must decide whether Patterson, 50, intentionally served her lunch guests beef Wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather, all died after consuming the lunch at Patterson's regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson also ate the meal but survived after spending months in hospital. Patterson claims it was all an accident and has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one charge of attempted murder. The jury heard from more than 50 prosecution witnesses throughout the trial before Patterson entered the witness box for eight days. The prosecution and defence then spent a week delivering their closing arguments before Justice Christopher Beale provided his directions to the jury. He said the jurors needed to consider whether the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt Patterson deliberately served death caps with the intention to kill her guests. Justice Beale reminded the jurors if they held any doubts about Patterson's guilt, they must acquit her. "You cannot be satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence if you have a reasonable doubt if she is guilty of the offence," he told the jury on Monday. The jury is being sequestered during the deliberations and will have to remain together until unanimous verdicts are reached on all charges. Justice Beale reiterated that every juror must agree on the verdict, although it did not matter how each person reached their conclusion. He reminded the jurors they cannot return home until their unanimous decision. The jury can deliver its verdicts any time from 10.30am to 4.15pm on Monday through to Saturday. They'll remain sequestered on Sunday if they have not reached a verdict but will not deliberate that day. The jury will return to the court to reconvene their deliberations on Wednesday morning. The mushroom trial jury has been sent back to their accommodation after completing their first full day of deliberations on whether Erin Patterson is guilty of a triple murder. Twelve jurors retired to consider their verdict on Monday afternoon as the Victorian Supreme Court trial at Morwell, in regional Victoria, reached its 10th week. They returned to the court about 10.30am on Tuesday where they spent a full day deliberating before being sent home to their sequestered accommodation at 4.15pm. Black tarp has been placed across the front of Patterson's home, in Leongatha, since the jury retired to deliberate on Monday. After hearing more than two months of evidence, the jury must decide whether Patterson, 50, intentionally served her lunch guests beef Wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather, all died after consuming the lunch at Patterson's regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson also ate the meal but survived after spending months in hospital. Patterson claims it was all an accident and has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one charge of attempted murder. The jury heard from more than 50 prosecution witnesses throughout the trial before Patterson entered the witness box for eight days. The prosecution and defence then spent a week delivering their closing arguments before Justice Christopher Beale provided his directions to the jury. He said the jurors needed to consider whether the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt Patterson deliberately served death caps with the intention to kill her guests. Justice Beale reminded the jurors if they held any doubts about Patterson's guilt, they must acquit her. "You cannot be satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence if you have a reasonable doubt if she is guilty of the offence," he told the jury on Monday. The jury is being sequestered during the deliberations and will have to remain together until unanimous verdicts are reached on all charges. Justice Beale reiterated that every juror must agree on the verdict, although it did not matter how each person reached their conclusion. He reminded the jurors they cannot return home until their unanimous decision. The jury can deliver its verdicts any time from 10.30am to 4.15pm on Monday through to Saturday. They'll remain sequestered on Sunday if they have not reached a verdict but will not deliberate that day. The jury will return to the court to reconvene their deliberations on Wednesday morning. The mushroom trial jury has been sent back to their accommodation after completing their first full day of deliberations on whether Erin Patterson is guilty of a triple murder. Twelve jurors retired to consider their verdict on Monday afternoon as the Victorian Supreme Court trial at Morwell, in regional Victoria, reached its 10th week. They returned to the court about 10.30am on Tuesday where they spent a full day deliberating before being sent home to their sequestered accommodation at 4.15pm. Black tarp has been placed across the front of Patterson's home, in Leongatha, since the jury retired to deliberate on Monday. After hearing more than two months of evidence, the jury must decide whether Patterson, 50, intentionally served her lunch guests beef Wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather, all died after consuming the lunch at Patterson's regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson also ate the meal but survived after spending months in hospital. Patterson claims it was all an accident and has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one charge of attempted murder. The jury heard from more than 50 prosecution witnesses throughout the trial before Patterson entered the witness box for eight days. The prosecution and defence then spent a week delivering their closing arguments before Justice Christopher Beale provided his directions to the jury. He said the jurors needed to consider whether the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt Patterson deliberately served death caps with the intention to kill her guests. Justice Beale reminded the jurors if they held any doubts about Patterson's guilt, they must acquit her. "You cannot be satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence if you have a reasonable doubt if she is guilty of the offence," he told the jury on Monday. The jury is being sequestered during the deliberations and will have to remain together until unanimous verdicts are reached on all charges. Justice Beale reiterated that every juror must agree on the verdict, although it did not matter how each person reached their conclusion. He reminded the jurors they cannot return home until their unanimous decision. The jury can deliver its verdicts any time from 10.30am to 4.15pm on Monday through to Saturday. They'll remain sequestered on Sunday if they have not reached a verdict but will not deliberate that day. The jury will return to the court to reconvene their deliberations on Wednesday morning. The mushroom trial jury has been sent back to their accommodation after completing their first full day of deliberations on whether Erin Patterson is guilty of a triple murder. Twelve jurors retired to consider their verdict on Monday afternoon as the Victorian Supreme Court trial at Morwell, in regional Victoria, reached its 10th week. They returned to the court about 10.30am on Tuesday where they spent a full day deliberating before being sent home to their sequestered accommodation at 4.15pm. Black tarp has been placed across the front of Patterson's home, in Leongatha, since the jury retired to deliberate on Monday. After hearing more than two months of evidence, the jury must decide whether Patterson, 50, intentionally served her lunch guests beef Wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather, all died after consuming the lunch at Patterson's regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson also ate the meal but survived after spending months in hospital. Patterson claims it was all an accident and has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one charge of attempted murder. The jury heard from more than 50 prosecution witnesses throughout the trial before Patterson entered the witness box for eight days. The prosecution and defence then spent a week delivering their closing arguments before Justice Christopher Beale provided his directions to the jury. He said the jurors needed to consider whether the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt Patterson deliberately served death caps with the intention to kill her guests. Justice Beale reminded the jurors if they held any doubts about Patterson's guilt, they must acquit her. "You cannot be satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence if you have a reasonable doubt if she is guilty of the offence," he told the jury on Monday. The jury is being sequestered during the deliberations and will have to remain together until unanimous verdicts are reached on all charges. Justice Beale reiterated that every juror must agree on the verdict, although it did not matter how each person reached their conclusion. He reminded the jurors they cannot return home until their unanimous decision. The jury can deliver its verdicts any time from 10.30am to 4.15pm on Monday through to Saturday. They'll remain sequestered on Sunday if they have not reached a verdict but will not deliberate that day. The jury will return to the court to reconvene their deliberations on Wednesday morning.
9 News
a day ago
- 9 News
High-profile cop dodges conviction for failing to stop after car crash
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A high-ranking South Australian police officer has been fined after admitting to failing to stop following a car crash in Adelaide's city centre. The officer, Brevet Sergeant Daryl Mundy, was campaigning for re-election as the deputy president of the Police Association at the time of the incident on Morphett Street in February, and had served in the force for 35 years. Dashcam footage captured Mundy in a heated exchange immediately after the collision. Dashcam footage captured Mundy in a heated exchange immediately after the collision. (9News) The footage shows him yelling, "You've gotta give way." The occupants of the other car reply by shouting, "It's give way to the right you idiot… give way to the right, that's the rules". Allan Kelson, the driver of the other vehicle, said he was surprised to learn of Mundy's position. "Very surprised … from a supposedly high-standing member of the community upholding the law," he said. Mundy claimed he was unaware of the crash until police contacted him weeks later. He did not appear in court, but his lawyer entered guilty pleas on his behalf to two charges, including failing to stop. Allan Kelson, the driver of the other vehicle, said he was surprised to learn of Mundy's position. (9News) The magistrate chose not to record a conviction against the 56-year-old, citing his extensive service to the community. Testimonials, the magistrate noted, "really paint him, quite rightly, as an amazing person who's made a one-off mistake". Mundy was ordered to pay a $2000 fine. Kelson handed over his dashcam to police, who then issued him with an expiation for failing to give way. He's planning to fight the fine in court This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . CONTACT US
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sky News AU
Heartbreaking new detail revealed amid search for beheaded South Australia man allegedly murdered by reality star girlfriend Tamika Chesser
A heartbreaking detail has emerged in the desperate search for the head of a decapitated man in South Australia, as his ex-reality star girlfriend remains at the centre of the tragic killing. Julian Story, 39, was found dismembered at a property on Flinders Highway, Port Lincoln on June 19, after authorities were notified of a small fire. Police confirmed his head had been removed during the dismemberment and they are still attempting to locate it so his family can lay him to rest. It has now also come to light Mr Story celebrated his 39th birthday just a day before he was horrifically killed. Investigators believe the South Australia man was killed about midnight on June 17. His partner, former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser, 34, has been charged with the crime. Police charged the ex-reality beauty with murder, destroying human remains to pervert the course of justice, and a separate charge of assaulting an emergency worker. Chesser was arrested at the scene at the couple's home, as police now turn to the public for information on her movements in the week of the alleged murder. CCTV footage has been reviewed by police of a woman, alleged to be Chesser, walking three dogs while dressed in a black hooded outfit and carrying a bag, during the time of the alleged murder and attempt at burning Mr Story's body. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told the media on Friday Chesser "doesn't really use a vehicle" and he hoped people would call in to help with her possible movements. He further added it is "crucial" for police to locate Mr Story's head. "I can only imagine the grief this is causing Julian's family. "Julian's family are devastated. "Tamika Chesser remains in custody charged with murder, and that this was not a random incident." On Monday, Chesser's sister told 9News she had been concerned about her sibling's mental health in recent months. 'It just started getting worse,' she told the outlet. 'She started being in and out of mental health. She didn't mention anything and she just told everyone that she loves them. 'It's my sister, but that's not who she is or the Tamika we know. 'That's not the Tamika anyone knows.' Police have allege Chesser was in a 'catatonic' state when she was arrested. 'The accused was seated in a garden chair in the rear yard adjacent to Unit 3 in a catatonic and unresponsive state at this time,' according to court documents seen by NewsWire. Chesser sported a shaved head as she appeared in court via a videolink from mental health facility James Nash House, according to Daily Mail Australia. She was refused bail by Magistrate Ben Sale at the hearing, and a committal hearing was scheduled for December. She is currently being held under a mental health detention order. Chesser's sister added her family has not yet made contact with her, as she remains unresponsive. Chesser, who was runner-up on her season of Beauty and the Geek, has also modelled for men's magazines including Playboy, Ralph and FHM. Describing herself as a 'model and actress', Chesser also published explicit content on adult subscription site OnlyFans. Her old social media posts reflect she was interested in Jewish and Hindu mythology. In a post from June 2024, she wrote about her 'spiritual journey'. 'Our Creator our Father and our Mother Nature our Earth are crying out to us all,' she wrote. 'What do you think your ancestors would say in regards to the life you're currently living? Would they be proud? 'What do you see behind the makeup, behind the false lashes behind the hair cut or perfectly groomed beard … behind the Botox … Is the flesh you reside in of relevance? Does it make you the person you are?' Anyone with information that may assist the investigation has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
