Senior Constable Barry John HOMAN passed away Thursday, 13 September 2018.
He was currently stationed at Tuggerah Lakes Police District.
Funeral arrangements to be advised. Please visit regularly for those details.
Funeral details are now published above.
Back in 2016, Baz, together with 15 other riders, rode in the Wall to Wall Ride for Police Remembrance.
Childrens Cancer Institute – Great Cop Drop
| 09/10/2018
Childrens Cancer Institute – Great Cop Drop
Dear All,
This post is shared on behalf of the author, (A mate and genuine nice guy!) and his family. Any support would be appreciated.
Friends,
On 9 September 2014 we were told that our then 4 year old daughter, Isla, had cancer. Her diagnosis was T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, an aggressive type of leukaemia. Isla had over two years of constant chemotherapy, 28 general anaesthetics, 23 lumbar punctures, 4 bone marrow samples, blood and platelet transfusions and spent months in hospital. She is going well but it won’t be until November 2021 that we will be told she is ‘cured.’
Our family has benefited from the research and trials done by the Children’s Cancer Institute with Isla going on a study to reduce the effects of chemotherapy within a week of her diagnosis, so we want to give something back that will benefit all families with a child with cancer.
The Great Cop Drop is police ( unsworn, retired and ex ) onlytandem skydive event by the Children’s Cancer Institute to raise funds to continue their vital and ground breaking research. I’m extremely grateful that Commissioner Michael Fuller APM has given NSWPF support to the event.
The website (link below) has the details;
Date: Sunday 28 October 2018
Time: From 7.30am
Location: Sky Dive Australia – Stuart Park, Cliff Rd, North Wollongong Beach – Sky Dive the beach
Cost : $279 which covers the event AND skydive. Normal weekend tandem sky dive is $329.
Registration also includes Great Cop Drop t-shirt to wear the during the event and keep plus BBQ lunch supplied thanks to the generous support of the Police Association.
Optional cost: Video and photographs
As this is a fundraiser, it’s hoped each participant raises at least $1000.
Although supported by the NSWPF, this is not a police event and participation is off-duty, not in uniform, voluntary and there will be waivers to be signed on the day.
Also there will media leading up to the event and it’s hoped the Today Show will be broadcasting live on the morning.
The first skydiver has already committed to the event and I’m excited to announce the fearless NWMR Commander Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones APM has taken up the #1 skydiving position and has started his fundraising with pace.
The below link is to the website and if you do register go all the way through the process to create your fundraising page.
Children’s Cancer Institute – Event – Great Cop Drop
The Great Cop Drop is a NSW Police fundraising initiative supporting Children’s Cancer Institute and childhood cancer research.
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Ian Mel GROSS
| 09/10/2018
Ian Mel GROSS
Late of South West Rocks
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 116
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 13347[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 16 September 1968
Senior Constable – appointed 16 September 1977
Sergeant 3rd Class –
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, STP, Mittagong, Taree amongst other locations
Service: From? ? pre Sept 1968? to? ? 80’s HOD? = ? years Service
Brett leaves behind his wife Debbie of 35 years and 3 children; Mel, Nathan (deceased) and Matt. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Harry, Bella, Jack, Ruby, Layla and Liam.
Brett’s brother Scott is also a serving Police officer with Goulburn HWP.
Brett was also a Retained Fire Fighter with NSWF & R at 305 Station ( Goulburn ) for a while.
FERGUSON, Brett Ronald – passed away peacefully on the 6th September 2018.
Late of Dewhirst Street Goulburn.
Very much loved husband of Debbie.
Cherished & loved father & father in law of Mel & James, Nathan (dec) and Matthew.
Adored pop of Harry, Bella, Jack, Ruby, Layla, Liam.
Loved brother & brother in law of Scott & Tanya, Lesley & Tony & their families.
Loved son of Ron (dec) & Ena.
Aged 56 years.
“Forever in our hearts “
Brett’s relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at NSW Police Academy Chapel, McDermott Drive Goulburn commencing at 11.30am, Wednesday 12th September 2018.
Following the funeral service the cortege will proceed to the Lawn Cemetery Goulburn for Interment.
Flags at Half Mast for the funeral of Brett Ronald FERGUSON
Brett Ronald FERGUSON & his son Matt
Brett Ronald FERGUSON in Fiji
October 9, 2018
Debbie Ferguson, Goulburn, New South Wales
LIGHT A
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October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson, Goulburn
LIGHT A
CANDLE
September 11, 2018
Shane Hunter, Queensland
LIGHT A
CANDLE
September 11, 2018
Brett your the mate that nothing is or was a problem. Your taken way to early before your time. Now you can start to humor every one that you meet in you new journey that your now taking. RIP bro until we meet again and have fun like the night at Tully Park out the front when we were awaiting Deb to pick us up. See you soon best friend. xxx
Sister of serving NSWPF member – Chief Inspector Ken SCHACK
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class 267
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31228
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy – 18 August 1996
Probationary Constable – appointed 14 February 1997
Senior Sergeant
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Professional Standards Command – Death
Service: From 18 August 1996 to 28 August 2018= 22+years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Tuesday 28 August 2018
Age: 45
Cause: Cancer
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 5 September 2018 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 189 Church St, Newtown
Request: The Schack family have requested no formal police involvement at the funeral service however they do invite friends and former colleagues to attend if they wish.
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_yellow]KARINA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Hello everyone ,
I am reaching out to all my family, friends and colleagues to spread this message to help our dear friend Karina. She has flown to Mexico to receive treatment for cancer . This expensive Gersen Therapy costs $6000 per week for 3 weeks. This does not include travel to Mexico or other living expenses. Her story is below. I am aiming to raise enough funds to help cover the cost for her and assist the financial burden.
Kylie Hand
“My name is Karina Schack. I’m 41 years old. I’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness. In August 2008 at the age of 35, I found a lump in my breast which I thought little of.
As a close friend had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, I decided to go to my GP to have her check it out. She was concerned enough to schedule a mammogram and ultrasound to investigate further. She reassured me that it was most likely nothing to worry about.
As it turned out, a cancerous tumour the size of a golf ball was growing underneath my pectoral muscle, right down to my chest wall. This was swiftly removed, however the cancer had unfortunately started to spread to the lymph nodes under my armpit. These nodes were removed and an aggressive course of chemotherapy started, followed by radiation. Following about six months of treatment, the cancer was gone. I could breath a sigh of relief. At least that’s what I believed up until about 6 weeks ago.
During my six year annual check up (involving a mammogram and ultrasound) I mentioned to my doctor that I was experiencing severe pain in my chest. It felt like bone pain. She ordered a bone scan to ensure nothing ‘sinister’ was going on. The results of the bone scan revealed metastasis (recurrence) of the original cancer in my sternum, spine and sacrum. Upon being informed of this, I asked the burning question. ‘Is there chance of being cured at this point?’ The answer, ‘No, typically not.’
Typically not.
As I was alone at the appointment, my first thought was of having to break this news to my loved ones. I was numb. Just wanted to wake up. I won’t even say my worst fears had come true, as I hadn’t even imagined this scenario. There were three doctors in the room with me, all looking at me with very sad eyes. All I could do was think how difficult it must be to break that news to someone.
I was meant to go on a holiday to Vietnam the following week. This was cancelled to make way for radiation to two of the most affected areas. It was early on in my treatment when I was told about a clinic in Mexico where they are getting some excellent results in the treatment of cancer patients. The clinic is called Gerson. I started to research the Gerson Therapy and found real logic in their approach to treating serious illness. The therapy is all about building the bodies’ immune system to a point where it will heal itself.
As my oncologist was not recommending immediate systemic treatment of my condition beyond the radiation therapy I had received, I decided to make application to attend the Gerson Institute. This application was recently accepted on a week by week basis, with the hope to stay for three weeks. This wholly depends on how I respond to treatment.
I departed for Gerson on 22 November 2014. Right now, it’s 11:23pm and I sit in my hotel room in San Diego, with a shuttle bus due to pick me up first thing in the morning to take me to Tijuana, Mexico. Let the Gerson adventure begin…”
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported Karina. She is “blown away” by everyone’s generosity. She is currently in her second week of the Gerson Treatment and thankfully her results so far been have been positive. Let the Gerson Adventure continue!
Well, this update is well overdue. Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to Kylie for organising this page for me. When I was diagnosed in October, I could not have predicted the kindness, love and support I’d receive from my work colleagues. Thanks Kylie. I owe you big time. And thanks to all the people from work that have supported me and continue to do so on a daily basis.
Next, I’d like to thank each and every one of the beautiful people that have donated their hard earned to fund my adventure to Mexico. I didn’t see the page until about a week in to my three week stay at Mexico and by that time, about $7000 had already been donated. To say I was overwhelmed by the generosity would be an understatement. I was truly floored. I cried like a baby (in a good way) when reading the comments of support, inspiration and positivity; including from complete strangers. I can guarantee that every single comment has been read and re-read by me when I find myself struggling or doubting my choice.
My trip to Mexico was made possible by you guys and I can emphatically say that this has changed my life for the better! The Gerson Therapy has changed my life forever. My regime is strict and will continue for at least a couple of years, likely longer. The three weeks in Mexico gave me the insight and knowledge required to maintain this lifestyle to the degree required to heal. For those of you interested in exactly what’s involved in the therapy, you can visit www.gerson.org. Suffice to say, it’s not snake oils or black magic, it’s the use of wholesome, organic and nutritious food, juices and supplements, as well as regular coffee enemas (or upside down coffee breaks) to enable the body to build its own defences to assist in healing.
THE RESULTS
My bloods improved a great deal while in Mexico. My white blood cells increased steadily throughout my stay and my ph levels after a week entered the very alkaline range and remain alkaline. Cancer doesn’t like an alkaline environment.
I had a CT scan last week of my organs. The previous scan in October revealed two lesions on my liver. I received the results of the scan yesterday…..cue drumroll….the lesions on the liver have more than halved in size and are now barely visible on the pictures. I can vouch for this as I had to squint to see them! The scan also reported on my bony lesions which appear to have improved slightly. There are no new lesions in either bone or organs….cue sigh of relief… These results are fantastic! The leadup to these tests were a little, shall I say…stressful?! I just wanted some validation that what I’m doing is worth it. Well, the results speak for themselves. It’s definitely worth it!
Besides the results on paper being positive, I also feel good. I feel strong and healthy. Ironically, I’m probably the healthiest I’ve been in years.
The money which has been raised not only helped to fund the trip to Mexico, but also helped buy a second fridge (required to store the large volume of organic produce I consume every week), as well as a water distiller. The supplements alone cost about $2000 every three months, so the money provided by you has been a godsend.
Once again, thanks to you all for your incredible support through what has been a difficult time. Without a doubt, I’m made stronger and more determined in my resolve with the assistance of you all; my family, friends and colleagues.
With much love, Karina
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Karina won a Silver medal in the 2012 NSW Police Games Angling competition with 174 points and is mentioned on page 11 of 36.
With all due respect. I knew George as a police prosecutor at Bankstown.
I also did a prang when he was off duty, riding his motorcycle home. He got injured when a driver failed to give way. Later that driver pleaded not guilty. Another top prosecutor Bob King ever alert noticed that the driver sat awkwardly in the witness box. It was revealed that he the driver was blind in his right eye. George was granted money in third party claim and set up his own hire car business.
Rest in peace mate.
RIP George, your battle with cancer is over. You & Barb fought the good fight. I first Met George when he was a Police prosecutor at Bidura Children’s Court. He was a tough but fair prosecutor & woe betide the unprepared Constable at a hearing. My wife & Barb later met through a TAFE course unrelated to the police force & became good friends. George was a pussy cat out of the job but was & remains a good friend.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Saturday 23 July 1994, page 4
Man charged over missing teenager
SYDNEY: A man appeared in a Sydney court yesterday charged with sexual assault and kidnapping after police raided a property in Sydney’s west earlier in the day.
Police had found a 17 year-old girl who allegedly had been abducted as she walked home from school on Monday.
Vanna Chea, 23, of Hinchinbrook, was remanded in custody in Bankstown Local Court after being charged with kidnapping and four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
He also was charged with breach of a personal violence order to stay away from the victim and her family, which was issued in Fairfield Court four weeks ago, on June 22.
The case was adjourned to Monday so a Cambodian interpreter could be found.
Police Prosecutor Sergeant George Kains said the sexual intercourse was alleged to have occurred between July 18 and yesterday.
Blood-stained clothes, rifle found near suspect’s house
SYDNEY: Blood-stained clothing and a sawn-off rifle were found near the house of a man charged with the murder of his flatmate, Burwood Local Court was told yesterday.
Mr Martin Kluska, 27, of Dalton Street, Dubbo, in western NSW, was charged with the murder of Mr Bruce Mannion, 37, with whom he had lived for 10 weeks at Dubbo. Mr Mannion was reported missing last Wednesday by his parents.
Police Prosecutor Sergeant George Kains told the court that Mr Kluska had assumed the identity of Mr Mannion since his disappearance, using his car and withdrawing money from his bank account.
Sergeant Kains said blood stained clothing and a sawn-off .22 rifle were found in the garage of the Dalton Street house.
He said what appeared to be two bullet holes were found in Mr Mannion’s car which Mr Kluska had been driving.
Mr Kluska’s girlfriend told police that the defendant had scrubbed out the boot of the car and dumped property at Centennial Park, the
court was told.
Since Mr Mannion’s disappearance Mr Kluska had withdrawn $12,000 from Mr Mannion’s bank account and had spent four nights at the Boulevarde Hotel with two women.
Mr Kluska also had placed a $2000 deposit on a car and attempted to use Mr Mannion’s car as security to buy a motorbike.
He was arrested yesterday when attempting to collect the $2000 deposit from a car yard on Parramatta Road at Burwood.
Public Solicitor Ms Dorothy Hughes, in a bail application, said the defendant strongly denied the allegations and had not breached previous bail conditions.
The court was told that Mr Kluska was on parole until 1996 after serving sentences for previous convictions involving kidnapping and breaking and entering offences.
Magistrate Derrick Hand refused bail and remanded Mr Kluska in custody to appear in Burwood Court on August 4.
SYDNEY: A 22-year-old man who allegedly kicked and punched his mother to death was found asleep beside her body on Christmas morning, Waverley Local Court was told yesterday.
Mr Robert Craig Taylor, of Glebe, was charged with having murdered 45-year-old Mrs Barbara Taylor.
The prosecutor, Sergeant George Kains, said it was alleged that Mr Taylor had returned to the Glebe house with his girlfriend at 2.30am on Thursday after attending a Christmas party and attacked his mother after an argument with his girlfriend.
A Justice of the Peace, Mr Peter Scanlan, refused bail and adjourned the matter for mention to the Coroner’s Court on January 5.
Passed away 17-06-2018 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer
Aged 82 Years
Late of Harrington Formerly of Cessnock
Beloved husband of MARLENE.
Loving father and father-in-law to LES and KATHLEEN, RHONDA and MARK.
Much loved Poppy to 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A loved and respected member of the MILLWARD and KING FAMILIES.
Relatives and Friends of BILL are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in St. John’s Anglican Church, Westcott St., Cessnock this MONDAY, 25-6-2018 at 11.00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research may be left at St. John’s. C. R. SMYTH & SON One Firm, One Family Since 1925
Published in The Newcastle Herald on June 23, 2018
Bill was involved in the investigation of Crump and Baker whereupon Bill was shot in the head whilst in pursuit of the offenders in 1973 – for which he received the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct in 1974.
Kevin CRUMP & Allan BAKER killed Ian James LAMB & Virginia MORSE with a .308 rifle.
On the 13 November 1973 they were both arrested and are both currently doing LIFE Sentences in gaol.
Kevin Crump and Allan Baker were convicted criminals who had met in prison whilst serving sentences for such offences as breaking and entering, and larceny. After they were released, they met up and opted for a life of robbing for a living – and as it turned out, murder. Their new life began on November 3, 1973.[1]
On that date, and whilst driving a previously stolen vehicle, they used a .308 rifle to murder Ian James Lamb, 43, who was sleeping in his car next to the road to save accommodation costs while he was in the area to look for seasonal work.[2] The murder appeared to be a thrill killing as the pair did not know Lamb.[3]
Three days later they camped near the home of Brian and Virginia Morse in Collarenebri, where one of them had previously worked, as a migrant farm labourer. After watching the house for two days, they abducted 35-year-old Virginia Morse when her husband and their three children left the property. The men drove via back roads towards Queensland, stopping at hotels and garages along the way, and buying beer and petrol with the $30 they had stolen from the Morse homestead. They drove mainly at night to avoid detection. During the journey, Morse sobbed and pleaded for her life. The men stopped south of the Queensland border, tied Virginia Morse to a tree and took turns raping her repeatedly. They then threw her back in the car and continued on their journey.
When they stopped by the Weir River near Moonie they tied Virginia Morse to another tree. They raped and tortured her repeatedly before one of the men shot her between the eyes in an execution style killing. They rolled her body into the river, burnt her clothes then drove back to their camp site.
Arrest
On November 13, ten days after Lamb‘s murder, the pair headed towards the Hunter Region, intending to commit a burglary. However, after their stolen vehicle was spotted near Maitland, the pair took flight from the scene. A police vehicle responding to the attempted burglary intercepted their vehicle en route and a high speed chase ensued. The police car was rammed off the road, and the chase taken up by a second police unit. A police officer in this vehicle was seriously injured when the fugitivesshot him in the face. The car chase culminated at a police roadblock at Woodville, where the pair ran off, shooting at police as they fled into the bush. An intensive ground and air search of the area followed, and the two men were eventually arrested in a nearby river three hours later.
After their capture, Crump tried to evade responsibility for Morse‘s murder in his police statement. “I was forced to kill Mrs. Morse by Baker, because he wanted me to be in as deep as him. He said he was going to kill me if I didn’t. I admit that I was prepared to kidnap Mrs. Morse and even to sleep with her, but once again, as with Mr. Lamb, I did not want to be a part of her death… It was a choice of either me or Mrs. Morse.”[4]
Even though there was compelling evidence that Crump had murdered Virginia Morse, he was not charged with this crime, as she had been murdered in Queensland, outside the jurisdiction of the Government of New South Wales. However he was charged with the murder of Ian James Lamb and with rape and conspiracy to murder Virginia Morse.[3]
Trial
Crump and Baker were tried in the Supreme Court of NSW. At their trial, Crump and Baker pleaded not guilty to the four charges of murdering Ian James Lamb, conspiracy to murder Virginia Morse, maliciously wounding a police officer with intent to prevent lawful apprehension and shooting at police with intent to prevent lawful apprehension. It took the jury an hour and 45 minutes to convictBaker and Crump on all charges. Bakershowed no emotion at the verdict, while Crump appeared to stare at the floor and shudder.[2]
Mr. Justice Taylor then sentenced both men to life imprisonment plus 55 years. The judge said: “You have outraged all accepted standards of the behaviour of men. The description of ‘men’ ill becomes you. You would be more aptly described as animals, and obscene animals at that. … I believe that you should spend the rest of your lives in gaol and there you should die. If ever there was a case where life imprisonment should mean what it says – imprisonment for the whole of your lives – this is it.”[5]
Details of the torture Virginia Morse endured at the hands of Baker and Crump were suppressed during the trial as the information was deemed too graphic and disturbing for the public.[citation needed]
Parole, legislation and court appeals
In 1997, Kevin Crump successfully applied to the Supreme Court of NSW to convert his life sentence into a minimum term and an additional term. McInerney J sentenced Crump to a minimum term of 30 years and an additional term for the remainder of his life[6][7]
In response to this determination the Parliament of New South Wales passed legislation that was intended to ensure that 10 named individuals remained incarcerated for the rest of their lives. The people named in Parliament were Baker and Crump, together with Michael Murphy, Leslie Murphy, Gary Murphy, John Travers and Michael Murdoch who were convicted of the murder of Anita Cobby and Stephen Jamieson, Matthew Elliot and Bronson Blessington who were convicted of the murder of Janine Balding.[8] The legislation required the Parole Board to give substantial weight to the recommendations, observations and comments made by the original sentencing court.[9]
Baker challenged this legislation in the High Court of Australia arguing that it was invalid and incompatible with the integrity, independence and impartiality of the Supreme Court. In October 2004 the High Court rejected his challenge, holding that there was nothing repugnant to the notion of judicial power in requiring significant weight be given to a past judicial recommendation.[10][11]
The effect of the 1997 determination by McInerney J was that Crump had some prospect, however minimal, of being released on parole after November 2003. In 2001 the Parliament of NSW passed further legislation that was intended to ensure that Baker, Crump and other never-to-be-released prisoners could only ever be released on their death beds or if they were so incapacitated that they would pose a threat to nobody.[12][13] In 2003 Crump sought parole; however, this was rejected by the Parole Board due to the 2001 legislation. In May 2012 the High Court rejected Crump‘s challenge to the 2001 legislation, despite the ad hominem component of legislation apparent in the Second Reading Speech.[14][15]
In February 2016 the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed Crump‘s application for leave to appeal the 1997 sentence determination of McInerney J.[16][17]
Kevin Crump was convicted of the murder of Ian Lamb and conspiracy to murder Virginia Morse in 1973.
With his oversized spectacles, balding head and stubby hands, Kevin Crump bore little resemblance to someone described by former premier Bob Carr as “evil incarnate”.
As he rifled through reams of paperwork and struggled to enunciate his arguments, Crump, 66, looked quite ordinary.
Crump is one of the state’s current longest-serving prisoners, having been in jail for more than 42 years for the callous rape, torture and murder of housewife Virginia Morse, 35, and shooting murder of itinerant worker Ian Lamb, 43, in 1973.
In sentencing Crump and his co-offender Allan Baker in 1974, Justice Robert Taylor said the pair should never be released.
“If ever there was a case where life imprisonment should mean what it says – imprisonment for the whole of your lives – this is it.”
However, prior to “truth in sentencing” reforms in 1990, life did not mean life and people sentenced to life imprisonment were released on parole after serving an average of 11 to 12 years.
In 1997, Crump’s sentence was re-determined to a minimum of 30 years, expiring on November 12, 2003, with a maximum of life imprisonment.
Justice Peter McInerney said expert psychiatric reports found he was largely rehabilitated and would not be a danger if released.
Following a public outcry, the NSW government made several legislative changes to ensure Crump and nine others – the men who killed Anita Cobby and Janine Balding – are virtually never released on parole.
The changes provide that if a “non release recommendation” has been made by the original sentencing judge, the offender is to remain behind bars until he is so physically incapacitated or close to death that he poses no risk to the community.
In introducing the laws, Mr Carr said the changes would “cement them to their cells”.
As a result, he remains in Wellington Correctional Centre in protective custody despite becoming eligible for parole almost 12 years ago.
Appearing via video-link in the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal on Wednesday, Crump pleaded for another chance to appeal against his sentence. First, he has to convince the court grant him an 18-year extension of time to seek leave against the 1997 judgment.
He said he was representing himself in court because he was unable to get Legal Aid assistance and apologised several times for “not having me paperwork in order”.
He told Justices Anthony Meagher, Geoffrey Bellew and Stephen Rothman: “I believe the sentence I received is over the limit of what I should have received.
“I believe that I should never have received a life sentence because it was not in the worst category of murder cases.”
Ms Adams said that, even if Crump won the right to be re-sentenced, the effect of the 1999 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act is that whatever non-parole period the appeal judges thought appropriate, the court would still have to impose a head sentence of life, which is what he already has.
Crump and Baker killed Mr Lamb at Narrabri on November 4, 1973, by shooting him four times to the head. Soon after, they abducted Mrs Morse, a mother of three, at her homestead, subjected her to 22 hours of atrocities including sexual assault, before shooting her once they were across the border in southern Queensland. They threw her body into a billabong.
Crump was convicted of conspiracy to murder Mrs Morse in NSW and in theory could still be tried in Queensland for her murder, although that is unlikely to eventuate.
The court reserved its decision and told Crump to expect a judgment in two to three weeks.
Always loved, ever remembered and forever in our hearts
Family and friends of Michele are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Bulli, 50 Park Road, Bulli on Friday 6th July, 2018 commencing at 2.30pm.
In Lieu of Flowers donations are invited to The McGrath Foundation & Breast Cancer Network Australia.
At Michele’s request, we ask you to wear a splash of colour to celebrate her wonderful personality and colourful life‘
Early this morning the night sky gained one of its most brightest additions. Mum passed away, sleeping peacefully after a very brave fight.
Our hearts are broken at the universe’s need to take back someone so special but we are forever grateful for the small amount of time we had left to spend with her. There is no amount of time that would have ever been sufficient before we had to say goodbye, and the hole in our hearts that has been left behind will never be filled. No words can describe just what she meant to those who loved her and a life without her seems incomprehensible, but how lucky are we to have had such a beautiful person in our lives, one who lit up any room when she entered, knew all the right things to say and who always knew how to laugh at herself.
Today I lost my best friend, my mum and the other half of my heart, but I am forever thankful to whoever or whatever sent me to her, because there are very few people who have such the effect mum did, and I am truly proud to be her daughter.
Sean, Carly and myself are overwhelmed with the amount of love and support from every person we have spoken to, who’s visited and who sent their love over the last, very quick, few days. We tried so hard to get in contact with as many people as we could, but time kept moving and we just didn’t have the chance to get to everybody.
Details for Michele’s service will be sent out in the coming days – please contact us if you would like any further information. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Hello Everyone,
Below are the details for Mum’s service should you wish to attend.
At Michele’s request, we ask you to wear a splash of colour to celebrate mum’s vibrant personality and colourful life.
Friday 6th July 2:30pm St Joseph’s Catholic Church. 50 Park Road Bulli
Followed by a celebration of mum’s life at Towradgi Beach Hotel. 170 Pioneer Rd, Towradgi.
Please feel free to contact myself or any of the family should you want/need to. A notice will also be placed in the Illawarra Mercury.
Thank you for all of your love and support over the last few weeks and we look forward to celebrating just how wonderful a person mum is and was xx Olivia Michele Southam-Byrnes
My memories of Michele:
When I, and other mates, transferred from Cabramatta / Fairfield to Wollongong G.D’s around 1982, Michele was a Public Servant working the front counter of the very old Wollongong Police Station in Church St, Wollongong.
We worked with Michele most shifts and she was a great girl and we were always laughing.
One shift that we were working with Michele, we had loaded a couple of her cigarettes with bits of a sparkler.
She finished her late shift and left to go home to Bulli where she was living with her parents, Kath & Reg, at Bulli Police Station residence.
Southam’s, at the time I lobbed up at Wollongong Police Station, were a local police identify.
Reg was a SenSgt at Bulli and, later, Wollongong whilst his brother, Darrell was a Senior Constable with the Police Prosecutors at Wollongong Police Station. Both were lovely and likeable blokes.
On our next shift together Michele related a story about how she was driving north, along the Princes Hwy, North Wollongong, and decided to have a cigarette.
As she was driving, she lit her cigarette and was enjoying drawing back on the thick smoke entering her lungs ( as most of use smokers did back in those days ).
She said she was driving along and next thing, her cigarette started to sparkle and shoot sparks out everywhere and she nearly crossed to the wrong side of the road as she tried to comprehend what was happening before throwing the cigarette out the window in disbelief.
We all laughed at the way she described it and, to this day, I’m not sure whether we told her how it happened or not.
We used to have great times with practical jokes and the old telex confetti over the years.
Michele worked with us, at Wollongong, for many years before she finally pulled the pin and went onto other, and greater, things in her life.
The cigarette mischief was well over 30 years ago and I still laugh about it.
The next time I met up with Michele was at either Darrell’s funeral or her father, Reg’s funeral, and it was like yesterday. She was a bit older but still the same Michele from back in 1982.
May you forever Rest In Peace mate. Your smile and humour will always be remembered.
