Latest news with #JoshuaBishop
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
Insane amount of CCTV footage in Joshua Bishop murder case
The body of missing man Joshua Bishop was allegedly found in a garage used as the bedroom of the man accused of his murder, a court has been told. Brandon Watts, 27, was charged with murder after human remains were found at a home on Erinbank Crescent in Melbourne's northwest in June following an investigation into Mr Bishop's disappearance. Mr Watts appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday as police requested more time to prepare a hand-up brief of evidence. Prosecutor Sharn-Adelle Coombes told the court police were requesting an additional 10 weeks to review CCTV footage – including one clip more than 300 hours long – from more than 42 sites. Detective Acting Sergeant Charles Thompson said 13 mobile phones had also been seized from a variety of witnesses. Mr Watts' lawyer Martin Amad questioned Sergeant Thompson about an affidavit by lead investigator Detective Senior Constable Rebecca Cameron in support of the extension. 'It is mentioned in the affidavit of Ms Cameron that investigators located the deceased in the garage which is used exclusively by Mr Watts as his bedroom,' he said. 'Do you know what the evidence is that the garage was used exclusively by him?' Sergeant Thompson responded saying he believes Mr Watts' mother had made a statement. The extension for an additional 10 weeks was granted by magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz, with police now required to hand over their case on October 6. 'Having regard to the affidavit and the forensic material that has been referenced in the affidavit, it would be clearly in Mr Watts' interest that all of that is disclosed prior to the committal mention,' Ms Mykytowycz said. Mr Watts will return to court on November 17.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Insane amount of CCTV in murder case
The body of missing man Joshua Bishop was allegedly found in a garage used as the bedroom of the man accused of his murder, a court has been told. Brandon Watts, 27, was charged with murder after human remains were found at a home on Erinbank Crescent in Melbourne's northwest in June following an investigation into Mr Bishop's disappearance. Mr Watts appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday as police requested more time to prepare a hand-up brief of evidence. Prosecutor Sharn-Adelle Coombes told the court police were requesting an additional 10 weeks to review CCTV footage – including one clip more than 300 hours long – from more than 42 sites. Detective Acting Sergeant Charles Thompson said 13 mobile phones had also been seized from a variety of witnesses. Mr Watts' lawyer Martin Amad questioned Sergeant Thompson about an affidavit by lead investigator Detective Senior Constable Rebecca Cameron in support of the extension. 'It is mentioned in the affidavit of Ms Cameron that investigators located the deceased in the garage which is used exclusively by Mr Watts as his bedroom,' he said. 'Do you know what the evidence is that the garage was used exclusively by him?' Sergeant Thompson responded saying he believes Mr Watts' mother had made a statement. The extension for an additional 10 weeks was granted by magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz, with police now required to hand over their case on October 6. 'Having regard to the affidavit and the forensic material that has been referenced in the affidavit, it would be clearly in Mr Watts' interest that all of that is disclosed prior to the committal mention,' Ms Mykytowycz said. Mr Watts will return to court on November 17.
ABC News
30-06-2025
- ABC News
Murder charge laid over Joshua Bishop's disappearance
Joshua Bishop was last seen by his housemates at their Lalor Crescent property on May 27. (Supplied: Victoria Police) ( Supplied: Victoria Police )
News.com.au
30-06-2025
- News.com.au
‘Heartbreaking and devastated': Melbourne family's worst fears confirmed
A Melbourne family has had their worst fears realised after human remains were found at a home in Westmeadows as part of the investigation into Joshua Bishop's disappearance. In a statement released on Sunday evening, Mr Bishop's grieving relatives confirmed their worst fears had come true. 'With the heaviest hearts, we share that our beloved Joshua has been found – but sadly not in the way we had hoped,' it read. 'We are devastated and struggling to find the words.' Mr Bishop's uncle Simon Bishop shared a photo of the family, saying 'this is the last photo I have of you standing by my side. The last image of our family complete. My nephew, my friend, my blood.' Brandon Watts, 27, from Westmeadows, appeared from the dock of Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday morning charged with Mr Bishop's murder. Mr Watts was arrested on Saturday evening, with charge sheets alleging Mr Bishop, 23, was murdered in Westmeadows between May 27 and 28. Mr Watts was remanded in custody to reappear in court on September 22. Mr Bishop was last seen on May 27 by his housemate in Sunbury, leaving his friends and family with no answers for more than a month until the weekend's fatal discovery. His phone and bank accounts had not been accessed since May 27, and his phone last pinged at Broadmeadows Valley Park on Barry Rd. Detectives described his disappearance as 'completely out of character'. No details about the alleged murder were aired during the brief administrative hearing. A Facebook group called 'Find Joshua Bishop' was set up in the wake of the young man's disappearance, garnering 13,000 followers and hundreds of thousands of views. Mr Bishop's family expressed their gratitude at the 'incredible support, generosity, and compassion' throughout this 'heartbreaking time', revealing they've been 'surrounded by love through every moment of this journey'.
7NEWS
29-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Man charged with murder of missing Victorian man Joshua Bishop
A man has been charged with the murder of missing Victorian man Joshua Bishop. The 27-year-old was charged on Sunday night after human remains believed to be Bishop were found in a home on Erinbank Cres in Westmeadows on Saturday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man charged with murder of Joshua Bishop Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today He will appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. Bishop, 23, was last seen by his housemate on Lalor Cres in Sunbury, northwest of Melbourne, on May 27. He was then reported missing by his mother two days later. The street where the Westmeadows home is located backs onto Broadmeadows Valley Park where Bishop's phone pinged the day he was last seen. The park had been searched by police at least twice. 'The police had been around here the last two weeks, undercover, like just driving around, sussing out the area,' Westmeadows resident Hanede Rabah said. 7NEWS obtained exclusive pictures of the backyard of the home. The unkempt backyard was littered with rubbish and the property's back door was covered in what appeared to be dirt. Just up the road from is a phone booth with Bishop's missing person poster on it. Rabah said Bishop's mother had been putting up posters at the nearby shops just two weeks ago. 'Knowing her son was literally a 100m away and not knowing that's just, it's killing me,' she said. Responding to the news that Bishop's remains had been found Daniel De Vivero, who had organised a GoFundMe for the young man's family, said his loved ones were 'devastated'. 'With the heaviest hearts, we share that our beloved Joshua Bishop has been found — but sadly, not in the way we had hoped,' he said. 'Your incredible support, generosity, and compassion throughout this heartbreaking time have meant more than we can express. The Bishop family has felt truly surrounded by love through every moment of this journey. 'Rest in peace, Josh. You are deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.'
