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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Perth Now
Killer to make ‘deathbed' bombshell
The man responsible for one of Australia's most notorious murders has claimed he will make an 'explosive' deathbed statement. Bradley John Murdoch, 67, is close to death in Alice Springs, having been taken to palliative care from prison in recent weeks. Murdoch killed British tourist Peter Falconio and tried to kidnap Joanna Lees in outback NT in 2001. In 2005 Murdoch was found guilty of murder, and Mr Falconio's body has never been found. Murdoch will maintain his innocence, 7News reports, but has shared a statement with true crime author Robin Bowles. Peter Falconio was murdered in the NT outback before Joanna Lees managed to escape. Credit: Supplied 'I know what they are,' Ms Bowles told 7News. 'And they will be explosive. It's a shame they weren't able to be released earlier,' she said. 'You can't sue a dead man. So if he's making the claims and he's died, then the proverbial might hit the fan.' Further, 7News reports Murdoch will not be 'communicating positively with police', but detectives will again speak to him in his final days. This week, territory police doubled the reward to $500,000 for information leading to Mr Falconio's body. 'He's (Murdoch) not being too forthcoming in regards to engaging with police, but we will continue doing what we have to,' NT police acting commander Mark Grieve told media. 'The NT police still hold out hope that someone may be able to provide some vital information to assist in this search,' he said. Bradley John Murdoch always maintained his innocence. Patrina Malone Credit: News Limited 'We think there's still people out there that may hold some information.' 'There may be someone out there that he's confided in, whether or not that's family or friends, we just don't know.' Police had contacted Mr Falconio's family this week, Superintendent Grieve said. Mr Falconio's death had 'captured the heart of the country' when it occurred and 'never gone away', Superintendent Grieve said. On holiday from the UK, Mr Falconio, 28, and his girlfriend Ms Lees, then 27, were driving a Combi van north of Barrow Creek in central NT on July 14, 2001. Murdoch – a drug runner – waved them to the side of the road and shot Mr Falconio. Ms Lees was bound and placed in Murdoch's Land Cruiser but escaped and hid on the side of the road for hours before flagging down help. A jury unanimously found Murdoch guilty of murder in 2005. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 28 years, before 'no body, no parole' laws came into effect in 2016.
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Punjab CM dedicates Rs 47 crore firefighting fleet to border dists
PUNJAB CHIEF Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled a fleet of modern fire and rescue apparatus worth Rs 47 crore, aimed at boosting emergency response in sensitive border districts. Addressing the gathering, Mann emphasised the state government's preparedness and commitment to safeguarding border communities. 'To cater the needs of the border region, fire apparatus, including small and medium fire tenders and other essential machinery worth Rs 47 crore has been dedicated to the people of the state,' he said. The newly inducted equipment includes Disaster Deployment Kits (DD Kits), Hydraulic Combi Tool Collapse Structure and Rescue Kits (CSSR Kits), Gas Detectors, Fire Entry Suits, Battery Backup Lighting Towers, Multipurpose Fire Tenders, and Quick Response Vehicles (Small). The CM said, 'The apparatus will be deployed in strategically sensitive areas such as Pathankot, Rajasansi, Ferozepur, and other vulnerable zones. These will help tackle any sort of awkward situation arising at the border due to mounting tension between both countries.' Underscoring the government's commitment, he said, 'The state government is duty-bound to ensure all requirements for the safety and security of border residents are fulfilled.' The chief minister said the advanced equipment would play a crucial role in relief and rescue operations during emergencies. 'The state government is fully prepared to tackle any sort of challenge in the prevailing harsh times. We are committed to supporting our Armed Forces in this hour of crisis, and no stone is being left unturned for this cause.'
