', By cost the NSW taxpayer $8.225million circa ($175,000 p.a. been kidnapped rather than running away. and our The council's decision was immediately reversed by Minister for Corrections David Elliott. Zac Simpson, Christine Simpson, Peter Simpson and Tas looking at father. It meant that the killer would have been eligible to apply for work and rehabilitation courses, infuriating Ebonys mother Christine Simpson. Ebony Simpson disappeared in 1992 while walking home from her school bus stop in Bargo, 100km south-west of Sydney. "Lifting her up, out of the water, the first thing I saw was her face. (Photo by Dean Sewell/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). "I remember them like they were yesterday. Sharing his experiences is Simpson's way of honouring his little girl. Harris strangled stroke patient Peter Wennerbom, 62, in Wennerbom's flat in Wagga Wagga in October 1998. The murder of nine-year-old Ebony Simpson by Andrew Peter Garforth in 1992. Andrew Peter Garforth, now 52, has a filed marked "never to be released" after being found guilty of the rape and murder of Ebony, nine, who was kidnapped while walking home from her school bus in Bargo, NSW, in 1992. log in. In May 2004 he was found guilty of three counts of murder. She contacted the media. without parole aged 29 in July 1993. The father of an innocent little girl who was abducted, raped and thrown alive into a dam where she drowned 25 years ago has spoken about the heartbreak he lives with every day. 'He came onto our property, he joined the search. The responsibility of the state was made clear following the criminal trial of Andrew Garforth. Richard William Leonard, jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Dempsey using a bow and arrow. He shot three men unprovoked outside the Five Dock Hotel in July 1998, killing Michael Hurle and Adam Wright and injuring Ronald Singleton. The murder of nine-year-old Ebony Simpson by Andrew Peter Garforth in 1992. , updated "There were three of us so, myself and Constable Craig Price went into the dam and Senior Constable Dave Trauntner.". Jason Downie murdered the Rowe family. Justice for the Innocent "I'm a bit more at peace with it all now.". "Sorry it's taken so long," Morris said as he hugged Simpson. Advertisement On January 10, 1979, at about 4.30 p.m., Miss Wilson, a former Miss West Coast finalist, was attacked as she walked home from work at the Kwinana Community Health Centre. The following day he found her in bed with another man at her home in Sefton and he fatally stabbed her. The Council notified Mrs Simpson. He didn't do a course when he was out.'. Should the NSW state government amend its criminal codes so The court found Now, sadly, Ebony Simpson is in the news again. In 1999 he was arrested following a shoot-out with police in White City. In July 2015, the Serious Offenders Review Council made a decision to lower Garforths prisoner classification from A2 (maximum security) to B (medium security), making him eligible to apply for work and rehabilitation courses. Andrew Peter Garforth Pleaded guilty to the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson, 9, at Bargo in August 1992. After Ebonys death, Mr Simpson set up the Homicide Victims Support Group. 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. [8] In discussing the meaning of "life imprisonment" when Garforth appealed his sentence the Judges said, "the community interest in retribution, deterrence, protection of children and the community in such situations may so strongly outweigh any regard for rehabilitation that a life sentence becomes the only option. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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. "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. A Current Affair quoted Justice Actions coordinator as having said that the Simpson family needs to get over it. [1], Police immediately suspected that Simpson had been kidnapped rather than running away. It's hard to imagine how Simpson will ever find that peace. drowned. The responsibility of the state was made clear following the criminal trial of Andrew Garforth. Garforth pleaded guilty to the crimes and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole . some of the houses date back to the 1830s. He has already served 27 years. Ebony's mother, Christine, is furious at the decision and worries that it will set a precedent for other high risk prisoners to be shown leniency. "I think this is a final piece of the puzzle for me," Morris explained. A re-trial did not go ahead. His prisoner status was downgraded from A2 to B in July, [7] It is one of two similar cases which were refused special leave. Its a really sad thing to have lost their child but to link it to the man, to the offender, is a shame. [4] According to police, Garforth had participated in the search for Simpson on the day her body was found. S01:E02 - The Murder of Ebony Simpson. Ebonys father Peter Simpson said his pain was still raw today, a quarter of a century later. After Garforth's arrest in 1992, he led police to the dam where he left Ebony to drown. photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages. "To actually meet her father in the end, even to visit her gravesite, was a bit of closure for me. 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. 1992 homicide in New South Wales, Australia, "Mother recounts Ebony Simpson tragedy in new crime series", "Town shocked at schoolgirl's disappearance", "Angry crowd waits as man faces charge of killing Bargo girl", "Ebony Simpson's murder remembered 25 years on", "Ebony's killer to spend rest of his life in jail", "Ebony Simpson's abduction and murder by Andrew Peter Garforth placed in 'worst category' by judge", "Dangers and opportunities in the sentencing crisis", "Life Prisoners' Inquiry: The Hearing Report", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Ebony_Simpson&oldid=1105248347, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 19 August 2022, at 09:03. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. RELATED: MUMS PAIN OVER VILE KILLERS NEW WON FREEDOMS, I want what was set down lock him up, throw away the key, Ms Simpson told A Current Affair last night. killer Andrew Peter Garforth dailytelegraph.com.au. It later emerged he had a lengthy criminal record and had been on a good behaviour bond. Now it's beginning to experience a revitalization which is really exciting. Hadley was stunned by Mr Elliotts response and immediately congratulated him for the stance. I would like to just see how he's going. Back at the station, police interviewed Andrew Peter Garforth. Over a hundred people began searching the area for Simpson, including police, firemen, State Emergency Service members, and volunteers. Garforth even went to the extent of showing officers where he had left the body - throwing Ebony into a dam after sexually assaulting her. This week, A Current Affair exclusively revealed that Ebony Simpson's killer, Andrew Garforth was being rewarded by the prison system with. Don't have an account? As a young Nine News reporter I covered that awful case. a decision immediately reversed by Corrective Services Minister, David Elliott. Ebony's lunch box was found floating on the water. Her mother, who usually met her at the bus stop, was busy that day and had arranged for Simpson's older brother to meet her and accompany her home, after his bus reached the bus stop. Purposes of Sentencing? Click on current line of text for options. 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. Sat 16 Oct 1993 - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). The murder of nine-year-old Ebony Simpson by Andrew Peter Garforth in 1992. Ebony Simpson, not seeing her May 23, 1994. In 1992 his nine-year-old daughter Ebony was abducted, sexually assaulted and thrown into a dam where she drowned. 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 Her hands and feet were still bound. El-Zeyat and Aouad were also given life sentences for executing Ahmed Fahda at a Punchbowl service station the same month. 23rd Murderer: Andrew Peter Two years later, Vester fatally stabbed Brendan in Lithgow Jail. 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. "It's very hard to put in words the impact that a murder has on the family. Never to be released: Young men sentenced to life imprisonment since 1990. 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. "So long as I draw breath I'm going to make sure the death of Ebony Simpson is not forgotten." Following Monday night's A Current Affair report, Ebony Simpson's killer Andrew Peter Garforth will. He remains in maximum security at Goulburn, where prisoners are let out of their cells between 7am and 3.30pm. For more information, please see our Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Simpson thought that she would meet her brother at home. Scenes from he supreme court this morning where Andrew Peter Garforth was appealing the Senerity of his sentence for the murder of Bargo school girl Ebony Simpson.The Simpson family talking to the media left to right. Crespin Adanguidi West African man Adanguidi, 27, murdered the wife and children of his Chinese gay lover Raymond Shen at Rockdale, on February 1, 2003. In December 1998 he and other gang members executed Karam in a hail of bullets with plans to take over the drug business. ", Bouda: "What would you say if I told you he's downstairs right now. Andrew Peter Garforth pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The previous night he attacked Shen, tied him up and held him hostage at his Maroubra unit, demanding $200,000. The day after his 24th birthday he was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences without parole. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. brother at the bus stop decided to start the walk home, which was only a short In late July 1999 he escaped from jail and spent the night with her. Bouda: "You've never had contact with him? assault and murder of Ebony Simpson, 9, at Bargo in August 1992. 2023 Getty Images. He is confined to a wheelchair. Thank God he did," Simpson told the room packed with detectives. I have come over the top of the serious offenders review committee and I have today instructed the Commissioner that Garforth gets zip. The court heard he feared his parents would take away his car and other privileges due to his poor university results. and accompany her home, after his bus reached the bus stop. I have to think about it every day and so should he. He needs a plate of beans kicked under that door of his cell and a glass of water, thats all he needs.. He unsuccessfully appealed his sentence to Suspicion fell on a man who was seen working on his car near where Simpson had gotten off the bus. Months later he and girlfriend Denise Shipley fatally stabbed taxi driver Ezzedine Bahmad at Collaroy Plateau. Its a good thing for him and a good thing for the community. In 2002 he got a third life sentence for Karam's murder. Andrew raped the child, tied her up with wire and threw her in a dam. He also murdered taxi driver Ezzedine Bahmad.Credit:Nick Moir. "I've seen the photos of her being carried out of the dam. Known as "Doc", Kanaan came from a stable Lebanese Christian family. Last weekend Morris visited Ebony's grave for the first time. [14][15] Garforth's case was often cited as a test case for the application of the principle of life sentencing[16][17] and security classification.[18][19][20]. On August 19, 1992, the nation was shocked by the brutal death of Bargo schoolgirl Ebony Simpson. 'I want what was set down lock him up and throw away the key', 'He needs a plate of beans kicked under that door of his cell and a glass of water, that's all he needs.'. Garforth snatched Simpson as she walked home from school and threw her in the boot of his car, raped her repeatedly, bound her hands with speaker wire and weighted her schoolbag before throwing . After being found guilty on all charges, the previously convicted child abuser is now serving life in prison with the chance of parole after 20 years. Mr Simpson said he often thought about the woman Ebony would grow up to be. Andrew Peter Garforth was charged and convicted. He gave no motive for the senseless crime and has showed no remorse since Ebony's . Should other states and territories similarly amend their criminal codes? In 1997 aged 24 he was sentenced to life imprisonment on both charges of murder. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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 Garforths prisoner status. Richard William Leonard, jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Dempsey using a bow and arrow. Id like the general public to understand that the ramifications of murder, they just go on and on and on and on., Mayor of Fairfield receives death threats ahead of state election, Mechanics steal iconic actor's coffin in attempted get-rich-quick scheme, Sydney father 'executed' in front of 12-year-old son outside gym, Batting prodigy to make return to top-flight cricket, By Simon Bouda A Current Affair Crime Editor. Morris said the rescue squad officers entered the freezing water because there was the slimmest chance Ebony had made it to shore and was still alive. She was killed by Andrew Peter Garforth, who was sentenced to life in jail. people began searching the area for Ebony Simpson, including police, firemen, Word document. Privacy Policy. He also murdered taxi driver Ezzedine Bahmad. But we need to be super sure you aren't a robot. "[8][9][10][11][12], In 1995, Garforth lodged several claims for victims' compensation via his lawyers, relating to alleged assaults which occurred in prison. Unfortunately his bus arrived later than usual and Simpson was not there. Garforth brazenly joined the massive hunt for Ebony before he was arrested. Auto news:2022 Maserati SUV lineup due by the end of the year - drive.com.au, Your web browser is no longer supported. It's aim is to provide support for families who have lost loved ones to murder. Mark Valera "The Butcher of Wollongong" Previously known as Mark van Krevel, in June 1998 he fatally bashed shopkeeper David O'Hearn, 59, in his Albion Park home in a random attack. She would be 34 years old. It means the prisoner will have access to some offender programs and employment in prison.. dam at a wildlife sanctuary near her home. Richard William Leonard "The bow and arrow butcher" In 1994 Leonard fired an arrow into the heart of Stephen Dempsey, killed him then dismembered his body and kept it in a freezer. Daniel Leslie Miles "Killed on the run". Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth drowned her. She would be married by now; I probably would have grandchildren by now. The Darwiche, Razzak and Fadha family were involved in rival drug dealing operations. Over a hundred [2], Two days later, on 21 August, police found Simpson's body in a dam at a wildlife sanctuary near her home. 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. 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. Im tired, Im sad, I just want to - whatever life I have left - get on with it in peace,' she said. The murder of nine-year-old Ebony Simpson by Andrew Peter Garforth in 1992. 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. 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 also wished to be the sole beneficiary of his parents' estate. Still be getting those cuddles from my daughter.. The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. Vester Fernando Vester and his cousin Brendan sexually assaulted and murdered nurse Sandra Hoare after she left work at Walgett Hospital in December 1994. Justice ActionUnit 10/2 Catherine Street,GLEBE NSW 2037, AustraliaT 02 9283 0123F 02 9283 0112, Inquiry into Mental Health Review Tribunal. (A Current Affair) 'Lock him up throw away the key. It's aim is to provide support for families who have lost loved ones to murder. That news was met with public outrage before Corrective Services Minister David Elliott stepped in this morning to reverse the decision. Andrew Peter Garforth raped and murdered her nine-year-old daughter Ebony Simpson was walking home from school when he abducted her He threw her body into a dam after tying her arms and legs. 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. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Andrew Peter Garforth, the man convicted of brutally abusing and murdering the little girl, was granted . 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. Sentenced to two life sentences without parole in December 2000, aged 21. [6], Simpson's parents, Christine and Peter Simpson, joined forces with Grace and Garry Lynch, the parents of New South Wales 1986 murder victim Anita Cobby, to create the Homicide Victims Support Group. 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As they shared a coffee, Morris told Simpson that Ebony's case helped shape Morris' life and helped him successfully raise two sons. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Simpson and was sentenced in 1993 to life imprisonment. ", With tears welling in his eyes, Simpson was clearly overwhelmed with emotion: "How good is that?". Based on the average [6], Garforth appealed to the High Court of Australia, but he was refused special leave. "I'm just an average bloke who lost his daughter in a tragic way. S01:E03 - Jason Alexander Downie. "It's alright, mate, so am I," Simpson replied. It emerged yesterday that Garforths prisoner status had been downgraded from A2 to B on the advice of the Serious Offenders Review Council. "It was an image that sticks in my mind.". The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. Collect, curate and comment on your files. This month Acting Supreme Court Justice Jane Mathews will decide whether Breen will join a small but infamous group of men sentenced to life imprisonment aged 30 or younger since truth in sentencing reforms came into force in 1990. [5] Justice Peter Newman refused to fix a non-parole period and ordered that Garforth's papers be marked "never to be released". Garforth pleaded guilty to the crimes and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. They were attempting to steal her car and used a machete during the horrific attack. Weeks later he strangled his neighbour Ronald Galvin and disposed of his body in nearby Uranquinty. Following an extensive search, her tiny body was found in a nearby dam with her arms and legs tied. "I think about him mainly because he's left with that visual that scar is not going away for that man.". Matthew James Harris "Wagga Wagga serial killer". "I get upset trying to talk about it because" he said as tears well. it was in the worst category of murder and he was sentenced to life imprisonment I discovered Bill Morris had retired from the police force and now runs a plumbing business as well as being in NSW Fire and Rescue. Sarah Carty for Daily Mail Australia, Christine Simpson has revealed her outrage over killer's new, Andrew Peter Garforth raped and murdered her nine-year-old daughter, Ebony Simpson was walking home from school when he abducted her, He threw her body into a dam after tying her arms and legs together, Now his classification has been downgraded from an A-grade to a B-grade, It means he will be entitled to new privileges such as courses and jail jobs, A giant gun marked with a skull and crossbones and a list of vessels sunk by its shells: Eerie pictures of a German warship and HMAS Sydney which sunk off Australia in 1941 along with 725 crew, Is this the most tasteless tourist attraction ever? "Family members left after murder are secondary victims really. "You are left with a life that you just got stuck with.". "She had her eyes closed, it looked like she was sleeping. He then planned to kill his brother Luke and sister Ashleigh, but he was intercepted by police when the car he was driving broke down. Why do you think he needs to be doing a course?. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. NSW leaders clash on spending as summit hears West deserves better, They warned him: How gyms are becoming gangland battlegrounds. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Andrew Peter Garforth, the man convicted of brutally abusing and murdering the little girl, was granted permission to have his prisoner classification downgraded. Since you've made it this far, we want to assume you're a real, live human. Garforth bizarrely joined the huge search effort for Ebony in the days after her disappearance, but it quickly became apparent that he had been involved in her abduction. Page 12 - Ebony's killer attacked by prisoners a second time. Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth (born 5 August 1963) drowned her. Garforth, now 56, is highly unlikely to ever 23rd Murderer: Andrew Peter Cookie Notice "I think it (the case) had an impact on all the police that were involved in that incident. Simpson, not seeing her brother at the bus stop, decided to start walk home as it was only a short distance away. NOTE: Only lines in the current paragraph are shown. His response, after some thought, was "yes". The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Sat 16 Oct 1993, We fed him - he's a horrible man. Hugging, the two men told each other how they had longed for this moment. Murderer Update 2022 #AndrewPeterGarforth #EbonySimpson. In July 2002 the Crown successfully appealed his 19-year minimum, 25-year maximum sentence and he was sentenced to life. 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. I think had the judge stoped him in his tracks a lot sooner, perhaps Ebony would still be alive today., Mr Simpson said he always wanted to confront Garforth just to let him know the extent of the damage that he has caused to my family.. Beach House . "Those images I'll never forget," he said. The images of Ebony's face are never far from Morris' mind. State Emergency Service members, and volunteers. Morris earlier told me he didn't know quite what he'd say when they met, but words seemed to come easily. And he was eager for Simpson to know the facts. S01:E03 - Jason Alexander Downie. Were working to restore it. S01:E04 - Katherine Mary Knight. 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