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Latest news: Homicide
Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial
A conviction for the murder of camper Russell Hill will not be sought by prosecutors, but appeal judges have queried if a manslaughter retrial will be pursued.
Nov 06, 2025
How murderer Erin Patterson will fight her convictions
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson will rely on seven grounds to fight her murder and attempted murder convictions after lodging a bid to appeal her guilty verdicts.
Nov 05, 2025
Alleged accomplices charged in deadly driveway shooting
Two alleged drivers have been charged with murder over the killing of a man at his home in what might have been a case of mistaken identity.
Nov 05, 2025
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Man faces court 34 years after wife's alleged murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of his wife Melinda Freeman after police offered a $1 million reward to solve the 1991 cold case.
Nov 05, 2025
Father found guilty of murder over son's stolen wallet
A man who fatally shot another man in the face has been found guilty of murder after claiming it was an accident.
Nov 05, 2025
Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped
A man charged over the death of his partner has asked a magistrate to throw out the negligent manslaughter charge against him.
Nov 05, 2025
'Cloud' lingers in DNA contest over notorious murder
An ongoing challenge to DNA evidence in one of Australia's most infamous murders needs to be resolved for the sake of the victim's family, a judge says.
Nov 05, 2025
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Million-dollar reward could crack 'solvable' cold case
Detectives hope a large reward will help uncover crucial information leading to an arrest for the murder of a woman two decades ago.
Nov 04, 2025
Murder accused driver 'sped up' before fatal collision
The body of a man who was struck with a vehicle during a road rage incident looked like a cardboard box as it flew into the air, a jury has heard.
Nov 04, 2025
Road rage death a case of either murder or self-defence
A man wearing only underwear and carrying a hammer was fatally run over during a road rage incident by a driver now charged with murder, a jury has heard.
Nov 03, 2025
Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case
It's been more than 500 days since Molly Ticehurst's former boyfriend was charged with her domestic violence-related murder, but he is yet to enter pleas.
Nov 03, 2025
Guilty verdict after body stuffed into tree and burned
Eric James Forrest has been found guilty of shooting convicted killer David Collisson three times and then shoving his body into a tree that was set on fire.
Nov 03, 2025
Hannah's future stolen by jealous, angry act of horror
Hannah McGuire was preparing to move into a bright future after a difficult break up. Hours later, her jealous ex boyfriend's rage took it all away from her.
Oct 31, 2025
Teen killer’s chilling last message before fatal brawl
A teenage killer sent an ominous final message to a group chat before she fatally stabbed a mother-of-two during a brawl between two groups of girls.
Oct 31, 2025
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'Shortcomings' but camper trial not unfair, court told
The director of public prosecutions has admitted there were some shortcomings in its case against camper murderer Greg Lynn, but said the trial was not unfair.
Oct 31, 2025
Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review
A hearing on a bid to stop the release of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis on parole will be held privately, the commissioner overseeing the process has ruled.
Oct 31, 2025
Teen's alleged killer loses bid to have case thrown out
A man will stand trial over the murder of 19-year-old Isla Bell, whose body was found in a rubbish tip six weeks after her disappearance.
Oct 31, 2025
'You killed those two girls': Easey St interview aired
Audio from a detective grilling a suspect over the Easey St double murders nearly 50 years ago has been aired as a different man stands accused of the killings.
Oct 30, 2025
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Baby killer was tired, frustrated before assaulting boy
A man was seeking help for anger management issues at the time he inflicted a fatal assault on a three-month-old baby boy, a court has been told.
Oct 30, 2025
Blind date initially blamed for Easey Street murders
Defence lawyers have questioned a former murder suspect's movements as they claim their client has mistakenly been accused of killing two women in their home.
Oct 29, 2025
Getaway car supplied for gang war 'retaliation' attacks
An auto dealer has denied knowing a car supplied to a colleague would be used for murderous retaliation as a deadly gangland war raged on.
Oct 29, 2025
Accused murderer's 'self-serving' lies after ex's death
A builder accused of murdering his ex-partner during a rage-filled argument tried to cover up his heinous crime through a series of lies, a jury has heard.
Oct 28, 2025
Hannah McGuire's killer 'motivated by male entitlement'
Murderer Lachlan Young could not accept his former girlfriend wanted to leave him before he killed her in her own home, prosecutors have argued.
Oct 28, 2025
Son jailed for 28 years over father's 'callous' killing
A violent man who murdered his father with "considerable ferocity", bashing him in the head with a baseball bat, has been jailed for at least 23 years.
Oct 28, 2025
Mum vows never to forgive man who killed her daughter
The mother of a young woman strangled to death by her former boyfriend in her own home has come face-to-face with her daughter's killer.
Oct 27, 2025
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