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Australia Australia - Irma Palasics, 72, McKellar, ACT, 6 Nov 1999
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Man arrested in Melbourne over the 1999 murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics
A 68-year-old man is expected to be extradited from Victoria to the ACT, after being arrested over the Canberra cold case killing of Irma Palasics.
www.abc.net.au
UPDATED: Man charged in 1999 cold case murder named in court | Riotact
UPDATE, 4 pm: The case against the man arrested over the murder of Irma Palasics has appeared in court. The…
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Steve Fabriczy allegedly linked to 1999 murder of Irma Palasics through DNA, admissions | Riotact
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Steve Fabriczy to be extradited tonight to appear in ACT courts tomorrow.
Hi Dotr
That article is actually out of date and was discounted as per article below. It came from Police Media initially but was discounted 12 months about 8 months after. Yesterdays article from @imstilla.grandma and links to the original article.
Irma Palasics died 24 years ago, sparking a long police investigation that would eventually involve the FBI
For 24 years, ACT police have followed often false leads in their quest to find the two men responsible for the brutal killing of Irma Palasics in 1999. Now, they say one of those men is behind bars.
www.abc.net.au
"In November 2014, ACT police announced there had been major developments in the case, claiming they believed they had found a father-son DNA link between the attack on the couple and a break-in at a mini-golf business in 2010.
They said the tests suggested the son of one of Mrs Palasics's attackers was involved in the Pitch and Putt break-in, although there was a small possibility it could have been someone from his extended family.
Police said they were hoping to track down the four teenagers seen on CCTV breaking into the business, in the hope it would advance the investigation.
Police released an image of a man they suspect was involved in the burglary at the Palasics home in Red Hill on October 10, 1998.(Supplied: ACT Policing)
But further testing eventually revealed there was no such link, and that line of inquiry was abandoned."
DNA link between cold-case murder and golf course burglary ruled out
ACT police rule out a link between the 1999 murder of Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion and a 2010 burglary at a pitch and putt centre.
www.abc.net.au
Man bailed in alleged truck hijack plot
Two men will face a Melbourne court charged over an alleged plot to hijack a truck carrying up to $1.6 million in cigarettes.
"A man charged over a plot to kidnap a truck driver and steal his vehicle containing up to $1.6 million in cigarettes has been freed on bail.
Steve Fabriczy, a truck driver from Rowville, was released on a $50,000 surety in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday for his alleged role in the plot."
Sounds like someone who will never learn his lesson. If they can prove the murderer was definitely him, or that he took some part in the violent robberies, I hope he gets life behind bars. What a disgusting human being. All IMO.From 2008Man bailed in alleged truck hijack plot
Two men will face a Melbourne court charged over an alleged plot to hijack a truck carrying up to $1.6 million in cigarettes.www.smh.com.au
"A man charged over a plot to kidnap a truck driver and steal his vehicle containing up to $1.6 million in cigarettes has been freed on bail.
Steve Fabriczy, a truck driver from Rowville, was released on a $50,000 surety in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday for his alleged role in the plot."
The Hungarian suspect ..Istvan Fabriczy
www.theage.com.au
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''In opposing bail, Detective Sergeant Craig Marriott told the court police had serious concerns that Fabriczy – also known as Istvan Fabriczy – could flee the country if released to make his own way to the ACT, as he is a dual citizen of Hungary.
Marriott said they also feared the 68-year-old may interfere with witnesses with his alleged co-offender still on the run.''
''The court heard while Fabriczy owns his own home in Australia he has no family here, with police aware he planned to return to Hungary, where he owns land, upon his retirement.
Fabriczy also has about $250,000 in savings, the officer said, creating further concern that he had the means to leave Australia.''
‘Drowned in her own blood’: Accused ACT cold case killer arrested in Melbourne
A Melbourne man will be extradited to Canberra in the custody of police after being arrested on suspicion of murdering a grandmother in 1999.
''In opposing bail, Detective Sergeant Craig Marriott told the court police had serious concerns that Fabriczy – also known as Istvan Fabriczy – could flee the country if released to make his own way to the ACT, as he is a dual citizen of Hungary.
Marriott said they also feared the 68-year-old may interfere with witnesses with his alleged co-offender still on the run.''
''The court heard while Fabriczy owns his own home in Australia he has no family here, with police aware he planned to return to Hungary, where he owns land, upon his retirement.
Fabriczy also has about $250,000 in savings, the officer said, creating further concern that he had the means to leave Australia.''
Family of Canberra grandmother fills court as accused killer makes first appearance in ACT
Steve Fabriczy is charged with murdering 73 year old Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion in 1999. He is remanded in custody and will reappear in court next month.
www.abc.net.au
The family in court today.
During yesterday's extradition hearing in the Dandenong Magistrates Court, police revealed they first identified Mr Fabriczy through a DNA match in 2020.
It was also revealed police had interviewed Mr Fabriczy earlier this month.
Officers allege he admitted being at the house, but denied assaulting or killing anyone.
"It wasn't a full confession, but he admitted to being in the premises for the purpose of burglary," Australian Federal Police detective Craig Marriott said.
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One has to also consider how Fabriczy had access to the victims' addresses and financial details. This could suggest that the second attacker was either a local resident or had connections within the Hungarian community. Another possibility is that a local individual may have orchestrated the entire incident by hiring the two bandits to target the Palasics. The level of coordination exhibited suggests that there may have been a guiding hand behind the scenes from the very beginning.
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Another possibility to consider is that the funds in IF's account might have originated from the sale of the gold coins stolen from the victims. It raises the question of whether these transactions could be traced back to online forums and communities frequented by coin collectors where these items are traded. It's unsettling to think about how much other stolen property could be finding its way into these underground markets.
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Steve Fabriczy, 68, was arrested in Melbourne earlier this year, after a cold case investigation matched his DNA to the scene where the 73-year-old grandmother died.
On Thursday, he was also charged with five new offences, including seriously assaulting Mrs Palasics's husband Gregor, and confining the couple during the robbery.
Police allege Mr Fabriczy also stole $30,000 in cash from the Palasics's home, which it was alleged had been hidden in a false compartment behind a drawer.
A second person involved in the crime has not been found.
www.abc.net.au
On Thursday, he was also charged with five new offences, including seriously assaulting Mrs Palasics's husband Gregor, and confining the couple during the robbery.
Police allege Mr Fabriczy also stole $30,000 in cash from the Palasics's home, which it was alleged had been hidden in a false compartment behind a drawer.
A second person involved in the crime has not been found.
Man charged with murder of Canberra grandmother pleads not guilty, charged with five new offences
A man charged over the 1999 killing of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion pleads not guilty to murder as he is charged with five new offences.
www.abc.net.au
All of that for $30k. Enjoy the rest of your life in jail Mr Fabriczy.Steve Fabriczy, 68, was arrested in Melbourne earlier this year, after a cold case investigation matched his DNA to the scene where the 73-year-old grandmother died.
On Thursday, he was also charged with five new offences, including seriously assaulting Mrs Palasics's husband Gregor, and confining the couple during the robbery.
Police allege Mr Fabriczy also stole $30,000 in cash from the Palasics's home, which it was alleged had been hidden in a false compartment behind a drawer.
A second person involved in the crime has not been found.
Man charged with murder of Canberra grandmother pleads not guilty, charged with five new offences
A man charged over the 1999 killing of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion pleads not guilty to murder as he is charged with five new offences.
In ’unrelated’ news, with the Olympics coming up next year why doesn’t the government sponsor some sort of training initiative where athletes get to practise on violent criminals serving life sentences? Seems like the prisoners would be doing the country a service by helping our national athletes prepare their talents! All imo.
Second Melbourne man arrested over 1999 cold case murder of Canberra woman
Sixty-eight-year-old Joseph Vekony is the second Melbourne man allegedly involved in a violent 1999 Canberra home invasion with an elderly couple beaten before a woman died at the scene.
www.abc.net.au
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A second 68-year-old man, also from Melbourne, has been arrested over Canberra woman Irma Palasics's death in 1999.(Supplied: ACT Policing)
''Now police say they have identified the second man allegedly involved.
The 68-year-old man was arrested at Endeavour Hills in Melbourne on Wednesday and was extradited to Canberra after facing Dandenong Magistrates Court yesterday.
The man is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today, where he will face a single charge of murder.
Police said the latest arrest in this case — 24 years after the death of Mrs Palasics — came as a result of investigations that stemmed from the arrest of Mr Fabriczy in September.''
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Fantastic news!By Tahlia Roy
Second Melbourne man arrested over 1999 cold case murder of Canberra woman
Sixty-eight-year-old Joseph Vekony is the second Melbourne man allegedly involved in a violent 1999 Canberra home invasion with an elderly couple beaten before a woman died at the scene.
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A second 68-year-old man, also from Melbourne, has been arrested over Canberra woman Irma Palasics's death in 1999.(Supplied: ACT Policing)
''Now police say they have identified the second man allegedly involved.
The 68-year-old man was arrested at Endeavour Hills in Melbourne on Wednesday and was extradited to Canberra after facing Dandenong Magistrates Court yesterday.
The man is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today, where he will face a single charge of murder.
Police said the latest arrest in this case — 24 years after the death of Mrs Palasics — came as a result of investigations that stemmed from the arrest of Mr Fabriczy in September.''
Second man charged with 1999 murder | Canberra CityNews
Joseph Vekony has faced court two decades after allegedly playing a role in the murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion.
citynews.com.au
But on Friday, 68-year-old Melbourne man Joseph Vekony faced ACT Magistrates Court where he was charged with one count of murder.
UPDATE: Second Melbourne man enters plea over alleged murder of Irma Palasics | Riotact
UPDATE 10:30 am: Joseph Vekony has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder in the ACT Magistrates Court. The…
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The 68-year-old Endeavour Hills man was arrested on Wednesday (6 December) and extradited to Canberra over the 1999 death of Irma Palasics.
Members of Mrs Palasics’ family sobbed as Mr Vekony entered the courtroom for the first time.
He did not apply for bail, and has been listed to appear again on 25 January 2024.
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Joseph Vekony, 68, is the second man arrested over the murder of Irma Palasics.
Steve Fabriczy was arrested at his Melbourne home earlier this year.
Second Melbourne man arrested over 1999 cold case murder of Canberra woman
Sixty-eight-year-old Joseph Vekony is the second Melbourne man allegedly involved in a violent 1999 Canberra home invasion with an elderly couple beaten before a woman died at the scene.
www.abc.net.au
Next court appearance for Mr Vekony is 7 March. Mr Vekony has been charged with the Red Hill burglary as well. Both men have been remanded in custody.
www.canberratimes.com.au
Canberra Times article is paywalled.
"Vekony is yet to enter pleas to the fresh counts of armed robbery, unlawfully confining a person, aggravated burglary with intent to steal, aggravated burglary with intent to assault, burglary, and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
"Lastly Mr Vekony, who was arrested in December 2023, is accused of assaulting Ms Palasics as well as burglarising a home in Red Hill on 10 October 1998."
Irma Palasics' alleged killers now both charged with armed robbery, burglary
25 January 2024 | Albert McKnight
Irma Palasics (middle) was allegedly murdered in 1999 by Joseph Vekony (left) and Steve Fabriczy (right). Photos: ACT Policing/Supplied.
One of the two alleged murderers of 73-year-old grandmother Irma Palasics has been handed new charges including armed robbery, while both of their matters have been adjourned for more than a month due to the “complicated investigation”.
The two 68-year-old Melbourne men, Steve Fabriczy from Rowville and Joseph Vekony from Endeavour Hills, were arrested several months apart last year in major breakthroughs in the decades-long cold case.
In both 1997 and 1998, Ms Palasics and her husband Gregor were victims of burglaries when they lived in Red Hill.
Then on 6 November 1999, two masked intruders forced their way into their home in Mackellar and violently assaulted them, demanding the location of money and valuables hidden in the house.
When the couple was not forthcoming, they were bound with cable ties, duct tape and a telephone cord, and their house was ransacked.
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Mr Palasics, who had been in and out of consciousness, was able to free himself after about an hour and found his wife in the hallway, still with bindings over her hands, ankles and mouth.
He removed the bindings, but she died. She had suffered a broken nose and, as the bindings were over her mouth, she couldn’t expel the blood so, in effect, she “drowned in her own blood”, a court previously heard.
Mr Fabriczy and Mr Vekony have both pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Palasics.
In addition, they are accused of using force to rob Mr Palasics, stealing $30,000 in cash from him while armed with a 30 to 50 cm long solid, cylindrical weapon, as well as assaulting and unlawfully confining him on 6 November 1999. They are also accused of burglarising the Mackellar home on the same date.
Lastly Mr Vekony, who was arrested in December 2023, is accused of assaulting Ms Palasics as well as burglarising a home in Red Hill on 10 October 1998.
When Mr Fabriczy’s case was called in the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday (25 January), he did not appear in person. The court heard the prosecution wanted a six-week adjournment as while the brief of evidence had been provided to his defence team, there was still more material to come.
Acting Registrar Belinda Barry remarked that was “quite a long period of time” and the matter had first come before the court in September 2023, but prosecutor Trent Hickey said the nature of the charge showed it had been “a complicated investigation” while “the brief will be large and complex”.
Tom Taylor of Hugo Law Group said his client wanted his matters committed to the Supreme Court “as soon as possible” and wanted this to occur on the next occasion it appeared in the lower court.
Mr Fabriczy has already been charged with armed robbery, assault, unlawful confinement and two counts of burglary.
When Mr Vekony’s matter was called, he was handed fresh charges of armed robbery and unlawful confinement as well as three counts of burglary and two counts of assault."
Alleged killer accused of assaulting Irma Palasics year before death
The grandmother was brutally bashed and murdered in 1999.
"Vekony is yet to enter pleas to the fresh counts of armed robbery, unlawfully confining a person, aggravated burglary with intent to steal, aggravated burglary with intent to assault, burglary, and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
Irma Palasics’ alleged killers now both charged with armed robbery, burglary | Riotact
One of the two alleged murderers of 73-year-old grandmother Irma Palasics has been handed new charges including armed robbery, while…
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"Lastly Mr Vekony, who was arrested in December 2023, is accused of assaulting Ms Palasics as well as burglarising a home in Red Hill on 10 October 1998."
Irma Palasics' alleged killers now both charged with armed robbery, burglary
25 January 2024 | Albert McKnight
Irma Palasics (middle) was allegedly murdered in 1999 by Joseph Vekony (left) and Steve Fabriczy (right). Photos: ACT Policing/Supplied.
One of the two alleged murderers of 73-year-old grandmother Irma Palasics has been handed new charges including armed robbery, while both of their matters have been adjourned for more than a month due to the “complicated investigation”.
The two 68-year-old Melbourne men, Steve Fabriczy from Rowville and Joseph Vekony from Endeavour Hills, were arrested several months apart last year in major breakthroughs in the decades-long cold case.
In both 1997 and 1998, Ms Palasics and her husband Gregor were victims of burglaries when they lived in Red Hill.
Then on 6 November 1999, two masked intruders forced their way into their home in Mackellar and violently assaulted them, demanding the location of money and valuables hidden in the house.
When the couple was not forthcoming, they were bound with cable ties, duct tape and a telephone cord, and their house was ransacked.
READ ALSO Accused Canberra zoo murderer Jude Wijesinghe allegedly seen with blood over knife, hands
Mr Palasics, who had been in and out of consciousness, was able to free himself after about an hour and found his wife in the hallway, still with bindings over her hands, ankles and mouth.
He removed the bindings, but she died. She had suffered a broken nose and, as the bindings were over her mouth, she couldn’t expel the blood so, in effect, she “drowned in her own blood”, a court previously heard.
Mr Fabriczy and Mr Vekony have both pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Palasics.
In addition, they are accused of using force to rob Mr Palasics, stealing $30,000 in cash from him while armed with a 30 to 50 cm long solid, cylindrical weapon, as well as assaulting and unlawfully confining him on 6 November 1999. They are also accused of burglarising the Mackellar home on the same date.
Lastly Mr Vekony, who was arrested in December 2023, is accused of assaulting Ms Palasics as well as burglarising a home in Red Hill on 10 October 1998.
When Mr Fabriczy’s case was called in the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday (25 January), he did not appear in person. The court heard the prosecution wanted a six-week adjournment as while the brief of evidence had been provided to his defence team, there was still more material to come.
Acting Registrar Belinda Barry remarked that was “quite a long period of time” and the matter had first come before the court in September 2023, but prosecutor Trent Hickey said the nature of the charge showed it had been “a complicated investigation” while “the brief will be large and complex”.
Tom Taylor of Hugo Law Group said his client wanted his matters committed to the Supreme Court “as soon as possible” and wanted this to occur on the next occasion it appeared in the lower court.
Mr Fabriczy has already been charged with armed robbery, assault, unlawful confinement and two counts of burglary.
When Mr Vekony’s matter was called, he was handed fresh charges of armed robbery and unlawful confinement as well as three counts of burglary and two counts of assault."