Strangeworld
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I read this article today in relation to cop killer Phillip Graham Abell. For those who aren't familiar with the case, Abell was recently found guilty of policeman Damian Leeding's murder in Queensland, Australia. He is awaiting sentencing.
http://www.news.com.au/national-new...-of-young-inmate/story-fnii5v6w-1226729276901
SLAIN Gold Coast police officer Damian Leeding might still be alive had police been able to nail his killer for a vicious prison murder.
The Sunday Mail can reveal Phillip Graham Abell, the violent career criminal found guilty this week of shooting dead Senior-Constable Leeding in a botched tavern hold-up , was also implicated in the brutal murder of a young inmate who was stabbed more than 30 times in his cell at Wacol jail.
But Abell walked free after an inmate witness refused to give evidence against him and other prisoners charged over the 1994 murder.
As soon as I read about the 1994 murder in custody, I suddenly remembered I had read (in the last year) the coroner's report on this case. I can't remember why I'd read that particular report - but it sent shivers through me when I realised the connection. I can't believe this is the same man - well, I guess I can because it's obviously the sort of sick criminal that he is.
A very chilling read - and gives some insight into the horrible person that Abell is. So frustrating that he was never able to face the consequences for the 1994 murder of David Edward Smith.
Here's the report if anyone is interested.
Inquest into the death of David Edward SMITHhttp://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/86618/cif-smith-de-20060317.pdf
http://www.news.com.au/national-new...-of-young-inmate/story-fnii5v6w-1226729276901
SLAIN Gold Coast police officer Damian Leeding might still be alive had police been able to nail his killer for a vicious prison murder.
The Sunday Mail can reveal Phillip Graham Abell, the violent career criminal found guilty this week of shooting dead Senior-Constable Leeding in a botched tavern hold-up , was also implicated in the brutal murder of a young inmate who was stabbed more than 30 times in his cell at Wacol jail.
But Abell walked free after an inmate witness refused to give evidence against him and other prisoners charged over the 1994 murder.
As soon as I read about the 1994 murder in custody, I suddenly remembered I had read (in the last year) the coroner's report on this case. I can't remember why I'd read that particular report - but it sent shivers through me when I realised the connection. I can't believe this is the same man - well, I guess I can because it's obviously the sort of sick criminal that he is.
A very chilling read - and gives some insight into the horrible person that Abell is. So frustrating that he was never able to face the consequences for the 1994 murder of David Edward Smith.
Here's the report if anyone is interested.
Inquest into the death of David Edward SMITHhttp://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/86618/cif-smith-de-20060317.pdf