Why do you think he needs to be doing a course?. He shot three men unprovoked outside the Five Dock Hotel in July 1998, killing Michael Hurle and Adam Wright and injuring Ronald Singleton. working on his car near where Simpson had gotten off the bus. Sef Gonzales "Family killer" The Sydney student brutally stabbed, bashed and strangled his father Teddy Gonzales, 46, mother Mary-Loiva Josephine, 43, and sister Clodine, 18, in their North Ryde home in July 2001. Ms Simpson argues that he should not be allowed to further his education by taking part in a prison course, as he should have to think about what he did every day. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Ms Simpson fears that the justice system has forgotten about her beloved daughter's gruesome murder, as she struggles to move on with her life following the tragedy. His prisoner status was downgraded from A2 to B in July, a decision immediately reversed by Corrective Services Minister David Elliott. Back at the station, police interviewed Andrew Peter Garforth. Unfortunately his bus arrived later than usual and Simpson was not there. "You are left with a life that you just got stuck with.". On August 19, 1992, the nation was shocked by the brutal death of Bargo schoolgirl Ebony Simpson. Jason Downie murdered the Rowe family. Ebony Simpson disappeared in 1992 while walking home from her school bus stop in Bargo, 100km south-west of Sydney. S01:E04 - Katherine Mary Knight. Ive taken personal responsibility for this matter and I will today be writing to Mrs Simpson and offering a heartfelt apology on behalf of the people of NSW for the way she has been treated. Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth (born 5 August 1963) drowned her. Archived post. May 23, 1994. "It was like the face of an angel coming through. 23:52 GMT 13 Jul 2015. The court heard he feared his parents would take away his car and other privileges due to his poor university results. He pleaded not guilty on the grounds of mental illness. Brendan was 27 and Vester 26 when sentenced to life imprisonment in 1997. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He became a member of DK's boys, a gang set up by Danny Karam to sell cocaine in Kings Cross in the late 1990s. CHILD killer Andrew Peter Garforth will die in jail and could have existing privileges revoked after Corrective Services Minister David Elliott issued a massive slap down to the serious offenders review council which wanted to downgrade Garforth's prisoner status. While in jail he befriended a sex worker, Yolande Michael, 29. Its absolutely essential that Corrective Services does focus on moving him into a lighter less security place. Victims of Crime Assistance League vice-president Howard Brown said Garforth should have no privileges. He attempted to make it look like a racially motivated attack by spray painting the words "F--- off Asians KKK" on a wall in the house. . Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. He needs a plate of beans kicked under that door of his cell and a glass of water, thats all he needs.. ANDREW PETER GARFORTH (EBONY SIMPSON) Ebony Simpson, 9, was on her way home from school in Bargo, a small town in Sydney's south-west in August 1992, when she was abducted by Garforth. Ebony's mother on A Current Affair last night. She was on her own and I couldnt be there to help her and the thought of that is very hard, because I always tried to protect that girl, as you would. Justice ActionUnit 10/2 Catherine Street,GLEBE NSW 2037, AustraliaT 02 9283 0123F 02 9283 0112, Inquiry into Mental Health Review Tribunal. Over a hundred people began searching the area for Simpson, including police, firemen, State Emergency Service members, and volunteers. Suspicion fell on a man who was seen After her murder, Simpson and the parents of murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby, Garry and Grace Lynch, started the Homicide Victims' Support Group (HVSG). Please enable JavaScript in your browser to get the full Trove experience. [6] Garforth's prisoner status was downgraded upon the recommendation of the Serious Offenders Review Council in 2015, giving him access to prison employment and rehabilitation courses. Valerie: I'm Valerie Garforth, and this is my husband Peter. been kidnapped rather than running away. In 1999 he was arrested following a shoot-out with police in White City. The murder of nine-year-old Ebony Simpson by Andrew Peter Garforth in 1992. Richard William Leonard, jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Dempsey using a bow and arrow. The day after his 24th birthday he was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences without parole. He has already served 27 years. Ebony's killer attacked by prisoners a second time. Andrew Peter Garforth, the man convicted of brutally abusing and murdering the little girl, was granted . brother at the bus stop decided to start the walk home, which was only a short Paragraph operations are made directly in the full article text panel located to the left.Paragraph operations include: Zone operations are made directly in the full article text panel located to the left.Zone operations include: Please choose from the following download options: The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized The council's decision was immediately reversed by Minister for Corrections David Elliott. Andrew Peter Garforth. Last week I joined Simpson at one of these training sessions. Christine and Peter Simpson, parents of murdered school girl Ebony Simpson after the sentencing of the killer Andrew Garforth.Scenes from darlinghurst court where Andrew Peter Garforth was sentenced for the murder of Ebony Simpson.Mother and Father, Christine and Peter Simpson with Ebony's two teenage brothers Zac, left and Tas. A re-trial did not go ahead. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. I dont want to be sitting here with you, I really dont. He will also be entitled to apply for such luxuries as a TV in his cell and a sandwich toaster. S01:E03 - Jason Alexander Downie. Ten days before he had attempted to murder his mother by poisoning. Page 12. "It was a surreal moment for me because I didn't know where she was buried - I didn't know what her grave looked like," he said. "There were three of us so, myself and Constable Craig Price went into the dam and Senior Constable Dave Trauntner.". Should other states and territories similarly amend their criminal codes? Andrew Peter Garforth, jailed for life for the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson. X 47 years). For 30 years Peter Simpson has carried heartbreak. Mr Elliott was also furious at the serious offenders review councils decision, which was rubberstamped by Corrective Services boss Peter Severin. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in 1993 for the rape and murder of Ebony Simpson in 1992. "Peter Garforth is without a doubt, one of the most visionary thinkers that I have ever worked with. "I think it (the case) had an impact on all the police that were involved in that incident. Watch Crimes That Shook Australia - S1:E1 Ebony Simpson (2014) Online for Free | The Roku Channel | Roku The Roku Channel | Roku This guys gets nothing. Months later he and girlfriend Denise Shipley fatally stabbed taxi driver Ezzedine Bahmad at Collaroy Plateau. As a young Nine News reporter I covered that awful case. The transcript shows our statement focussed on the reconciliation of both the family and Garforth: Its a shame for the family to still hold onto such anger towards the man after such a long period, after twenty three years. Im not having him thinking about anything but what he did. The Homicide Support Group. The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Sat 16 Oct 1993. But three Police Rescue Squad officers were not about to let the Simpsons wait a moment longer and they waded in. He had ejaculated on Ebonys face before he left her to drown in the dam. [5], Mrs Simpson then created a successful online petition, collecting 30,000 signatures in 24 hours, to have the reclassification revoked. He said Bailey showed the family empathy and compassion, which was crucial. "I think about him mainly because he's left with that visual that scar is not going away for that man.". log in. Sat 16 Oct 1993 - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth drowned her. "Sorry it's taken so long," Morris said as he hugged Simpson. [4] According to police, Garforth had participated in the search for Simpson on the day her body was found. Ebonys father Peter Simpson said his pain was still raw today, a quarter of a century later. Garforth Victim: school girl, Ebony Simpson. I have to think about it every day and so should he. The court found it was in the worst category of murder and he was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole aged 29 in July 1993. Its to their benefit, everybodys benefit, that he can then move on and get some measure of freedom and improvement. Now it's beginning to experience a revitalization which is really exciting. I want you to take him from a B put him back to an A and no courses, I don't want him doing any courses, it's unacceptable,' she said. Privacy Policy. Gonzales maintains his innocence. It makes me sad to think about those missed opportunities, which I could still be getting. Over a hundred The Darwiche, Razzak and Fadha family were involved in rival drug dealing operations. without parole aged 29 in July 1993. Andrew Peter Garforth Pleaded guilty to the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson, 9, at Bargo in August 1992. Mr Elliott stated: I have come over the top of the Serious Offenders Review Council and have today instructed the Commissioner that Garforth gets zip.[6]. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. ANDREW PETER GARFORTH, New South Wales Andrew Garforth was convicted of the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson, 9, at Bargo in August 1992. ", Bouda: "What would you say if I told you he's downstairs right now. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. By And he was eager for Simpson to know the facts. I would like to just see how he's going. They should at some stage, clear the air, move on with their lives, and let him move on with his life as well.[8]. photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages. Purposes of Sentencing? This week, A Current Affair exclusively revealed that Ebony Simpson's killer, Andrew Garforth was being rewarded by the prison system with. The convicted murderer will also have the opportunity to work in the prison laundry or gardens but Ms Simpson is most disturbed by the fact that he will be eligible to enroll in courses at the prison, including a woodwork programme. Adnan Darwiche, Naseam El-Zeyat, Ramzi Aouad In November 2006 Adnan "Eddie" Darwiche, 30, Naseam "Erdt" El-Zayat, 26, and Ramzi "Fidel" Aouad, 25, were each sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for a series of murders carried out in a continuing dispute between three families of Lebanese descent in south-west Sydney. S01:E02 - The Murder of Ebony Simpson. He admitted to police that he had been waiting for the unsuspecting child as she walked home and he grabbed her, throwing her into the boot of his car but he has never expressed remorse. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Simpson and was sentenced in 1993 to life imprisonment. But we need to be super sure you aren't a robot. The Case of Andrew Garforth Politicising Grief Role of Victims in Sentencing and Security Classification Conclusion Overall, allowing community vitriol to be directed at prisoners like Andrew Garforth distracts from society's compassion for victims and their families, and does not help with their reintegration into everyday life. He was a twenty nine year old man living in nearby Pheasants Nest. Its a good thing for him and a good thing for the community. It later emerged he had a lengthy criminal record and had been on a good behaviour bond. The Crown successfully appealed and in December 2000 Harris, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment. "It was very emotional at the time for everybody there.". It meant that the killer would have been eligible to apply for work and rehabilitation courses, infuriating Ebonys mother Christine Simpson. Richard William Leonard, jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Dempsey using a bow and arrow. Reuters/Peter Nicholls. His prisoner status was downgraded from A2 to B in July, Among his new list of freedoms, Garforth will be allowed up to four hours of outside time a day, an increase from his previous one-hour allowance. It emerged yesterday that Garforths prisoner status had been downgraded from A2 to B on the advice of the Serious Offenders Review Council. The court deemed the crime to fall into the worst category of murder and sentenced Garforth to life imprisonment without parole aged 29 in July 1993. In December 1999 he pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment with a 25-year non parole period for each count of murder. She contacted the media. The following day he found her in bed with another man at her home in Sefton and he fatally stabbed her. Were working to restore it. But a jury convicted him of bludgeoning Shiquin Zhu, 55, and shooting Pin Shen, 27, and Christy Bo Shen, 23. The state's highest court is grappling with the question of whether it is appropriate to send a relatively young man to jail for the rest of his natural life with no possibility of parole. Responses to Sentences Form' "Lifting her up, out of the water, the first thing I saw was her face. in 2020, should he live another 20 years to 76, his jail incarceration will have CHILD killer Andrew Peter Garforth will die in jail and could have existing privileges revoked after Corrective Services Minister David Elliott issued a massive slap down to the serious offenders review council. She was killed by Andrew Peter Garforth, who was sentenced to life in jail. On 21 August 1992, police found Simpson's body in a The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. Once there, he bound her with wire, raped her, weighted her schoolbag and threw her into the dam's reservoir, where she drowned. Zac Simpson, Christine Simpson, Peter Simpson and Tas looking at father. Morris earlier told me he didn't know quite what he'd say when they met, but words seemed to come easily. But he still holds on to the special memories he shared with Ebony, even if they bring him pain. He is confined to a wheelchair. Justice Action encourages victims and their families to achieve a sense of personal closure, focussing on moving past their anger, and through the help of the wider community to be guided towards leading a more normal life. The news that Ebony Simpson's killer Andrew Peter Garforth had been reclassified from an A2 to a B, meaning he was eligible to apply for work and rehabilitation courses, threw the spotlight on . Garforth even went to the extent of showing officers where he had left the body - throwing Ebony into a dam after sexually assaulting her. (A Current Affair) To join the conversation, please Her mother, who usually met her at the bus Followed categories will be added to My News. I have come over the top of the serious offenders review committee and I have today instructed the Commissioner that Garforth gets zip. The Council notified Mrs Simpson. Andrew Peter Garforth. He mutilated and dismembered the body and wrote the word Satan on a mirror with the victim's blood.Two weeks later he bashed and strangled alleged paedophile and former Wollongong mayor Frank Arkell, 68. Sentenced to two life sentences without parole in December 2000, aged 21. Andrew Peter Garforth, the man convicted of brutally abusing and murdering the little girl, was granted permission to have his prisoner classification downgraded. His response, after some thought, was "yes". The images of Ebony's face are never far from Morris' mind. Read this next On August 19, 1992, the nation was shocked by the brutal death of Bargo schoolgirl Ebony Simpson. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Beach House . But his bus arrived He was jailed for life. After his arrest, Breen told police he was on his way to kill his mother Debbie Breen and her boyfriend. killer Andrew Peter Garforth dailytelegraph.com.au. So I decided to track down "Constable Morris". , updated The judge handed down a life sentence but 23 years later Garforth's classification has been downgraded from an A-grade maximum security prisoner to a B-grade, meaning he can apply for prison jobs and even enroll in a list of courses at the jail. He tied her up with wire and threw her in a dam. To improve your experience. A Current Affair quoted Justice Actions coordinator as having said that the Simpson family needs to get over it. All Simpson knew of that police officer was his surname - Morris. He was jailed for life. With that I introduced Morris to Simpson. Andrew Garforth, who raped and murdered nine-year old Ebony Simpson before binding her hands and feet and throwing her into a dam in 1992, had assisted with the search for her before police noticed his vehicle matched the exact description given by a witness. He stole my daughter and Im not having it. Andrew Peter Garforth was charged and convicted. ", Simpson: "No, but I would like to. Later that day, Andrew Peter Garforth was arrested and confessed to the murder. some of the houses date back to the 1830s. Andrew Rocco breaks down 5 key lessons investors can learn from Magellan's fund manager, Peter Lynch. 3609 x 2496 px (12.03 x 8.32 in) - 300 dpi - 3 MB. "I didn't look at anything else, I just went straight there. 3 min read. [2], Two days later, on 21 August, police found Simpson's body in a dam at a wildlife sanctuary near her home. drowned. Questions re 23rd Murderer: Andrew Peter Garforth. 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