Australia Australia - Chantal Barnett, 27, Robert Martinez (dec'd) Rockhampton, Qld, March 2013

[marlywings]

Update: Human remains discovered, Rockhampton

October 25, 2014 at 12:05 pm

Investigations into the location of human remains that were discovered at a property on Bowlin Road, Rockhampton on October 22 are ongoing.

Scientific officers and members of the State Emergency Services continue to conduct a thorough search of the area.

Preliminary examination of the remains has identified the sex as male.

“This is a major step forward in our investigation and will assist greatly towards the identification of the person,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Moon, Officer in Charge of the Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/blog/2014/10/25/update-human-remains-discovered-rockhampton-2/

 

[mikkismom]

Suspected double murder: Missing woman's bag and driver's licence found near human remains

https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/2535816...and-drivers-licence-found-near-human-remains/

 

[Amee]

"In that handbag, personal items including driver's licence, Medicare card [and] other personal documents that are quite obviously very clearly linked to Chantal," he said.

Superintendent McNab said although the human remains were male, police were not assuming it was Mr Martinez.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-...r-chantal-barnett-robert-martinez-qld/5843932

 

[they'll get you]

"In that handbag, personal items including driver's licence, Medicare card [and] other personal documents that are quite obviously very clearly linked to Chantal," he said.

Superintendent McNab said although the human remains were male, police were not assuming it was Mr Martinez.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-...r-chantal-barnett-robert-martinez-qld/5843932

Bowlin Road.

 

[marlywings]

Reward offered in Rockhampton double murder investigation

October 27, 2014 at 3:45 pm

A $250,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of any person responsible for the murders of Robert Martinez and Chantal Barnett, who went missing in Rockhampton last year, was announced today.

The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services has approved the reward following extensive investigations into the matter since the pair disappeared in March last year.

Additionally, an indemnity from prosecution will be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first provides information leading to a conviction.

The reward follows the recent discovery of human remains at a property on Bowlin Road in Rockhampton on October 22, 2014.

Significant items of interest, including a handbag, identification and person effects belonging to Chantal Barnett, were located at the same search site on October 8.

Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon said investigators were committed to solving the case and were hoping the reward would encourage members of the public with valuable information to come forward.

“There are those people out there that may not be directly involved in the actual crime itself but may hold key information needed for the police to solve this case,” Assistant Commissioner Condon said.

“This announcement means if you are the first to come forward and were not involved in the actual offence, we would be in a position to recommend to the Director of Public Prosecutions an indemnity.

“There may be those who have assisted in keeping the crime a secret and have been loyal to those involved but may not want to spend time in prison and this is their chance to come forward.”

Police are continuing to appeal for a person who has previously provided information about the occupants of a white commodore owned by Robert Martinez and being driven at the time of his death to come forward and provide further information to investigators.

Anyone with information in relation to this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/blog/2014/10/27/reward-offered-rockhampton-double-murder-investigation/

 

[EdinburghLass]

I'm confused about this. To the best of my knowledge, the remains haven't been identified. (I don't doubt they are Robert though). So how is this already a murder case?

 

[Kuifje]

Bones confirmed as suspected Rockhampton murder victim Robert Martinez

 

[Amee]

Update: Human remains confirmed, Rockhampton
October 28, 2014 at 4:10 pm

Rockhampton detectives have confirmed, human remains found late last week, were that of Robert Martinez.

Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Knight said both families were advised of the confirmation after a post mortem was conducted yesterday.

“We are still encouraging people to come forward with information as the Barnett family are understandably anxious to find out what happened to Chantal,” Detective Senior Sergeant Knight said.

“We are hoping this appeal will provide answers for the two families.”

http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/blog/2014/10/28/update-human-remains-confirmed-rockhampton/

 

[Amee]

I'm confused about this. To the best of my knowledge, the remains haven't been identified. (I don't doubt they are Robert though). So how is this already a murder case?

From Flinders post on page 1


Updated Wed 11 Sep 2013, 12:03 PM

"Robert and Chantel have failed to contact their family, have not accessed bank accounts, and haven't used mobile phones etc," he said.

"That, combined with a number of other factors, now have led us to draw the conclusion we're now conducting a double murder investigation."

Police say they may have already spoken to the person responsible for killing the two.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-..._Online&utm_content=news&utm_source=RoamMedia

 

[MissUnderstood]

From Flinders post on page 1


Updated Wed 11 Sep 2013, 12:03 PM

"Robert and Chantel have failed to contact their family, have not accessed bank accounts, and haven't used mobile phones etc," he said.

"That, combined with a number of other factors, now have led us to draw the conclusion we're now conducting a double murder investigation."

Police say they may have already spoken to the person responsible for killing the two.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-..._Online&utm_content=news&utm_source=RoamMedia

Sounds like they have a fair idea of who did this. They wouldn't say its a double homicide if murder suicide was plausible!!


MOO!!

 

[Flinders]

Today Via Twitter for 9 news Brisbane. Police divers to search for missing woman's remains in creek on Rockhampton farm where man's bones remains found. #9news

 

[mikkismom]

Divers search for Qld woman's remains

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2014/11/03/15/45/divers-search-for-qld-woman-s-remains

 

[Flinders]

Divers extend search for Chantal Barnett
(12th November 2014 6:00 AM)

THE Police Dive Squad will start searching "other waterways" in Rockhampton for evidence that could lead to suspected murder victim Chantal Barnett.
Det Snr Sgt Scott Moon said yesterday police and SES crews would be continuing their search of Bowlin Rd, at the end of Quay St.
http://m.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/divers-extend-search-chantal-barnett/2450283/


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[TootsieFootsie]

Authorities have carried out a fresh search to try to find the remains of Queensland murder victim Chantal Barnett.
SES volunteers and police scoured a property on Boundary Road at Parkhurst yesterday.

Police would not say what prompted the new search, but officers in charge of the murder investigation are expected to address the media tomorrow.



http://www.9news.com.au/national/20...d-murder-victim-s-remains#uC1lmj0l2he0w4jh.99

 

[Flinders]

Cases remain open on Central Queensland missing persons
10th August 2015 7:23 AM

In the region, there are still four missing persons, including Chantal Barnett who went missing in March 2013. She went missing along with her friend Robert Martinez, though his remains were located in bushland near Rockhampton in 2014. However, the search for Chantal continues.
http://m.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/there-is-always-a-back-story-to-every-missing-pers/2733364/


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[Flinders]

***ARREST***
Pair charged with murder of Chantal Barnett and Robert Martinez expected in Rky Mags Ct this afternoon. @abcnews
[video=twitter;702322971772211200]https://twitter.com/jonathanhair/status/702322971772211200[/video]
12.43pm

Finally!


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[Flinders]

Arrests over 2013 Chantal Barnett, Robert Martinez killings
By Nathanel Cooper 11.56am

The couple were last seen in Rockhampton and Yeppoon in March 2013, Mr Martinez's remains were found along with items belonging to Ms Barnett on a property south of Rockhampton in November 2014.
Wednesday morning police announced they had arrested two men in relation to the murders.
The men, a 31-year-old and a 41-year-old, are yet to be charged.
Police will hold a press conference in Rockhampton later today in relation to the arrests.*
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...-robert-martinez-murders-20160224-gn26qz.html


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[wrestlingpigs]

Pair plead guilty to interfering with a corpse

charges were dropped in 2018 and no new charges laid

 

[TootsieFootsie]

A missing young woman, a dead boyfriend, a gruesome trial and a mother's 10-year search for the truth

The parents of Queensland woman Chantal Barnett have faced years of despair not knowing where their daughter's body is. Psychologists have a name for the anguish families of missing people go through.

www.abc.net.au

Family of missing Rockhampton woman Chantal Barnett pleads for answers

It has been a harrowing decade for Ms Barnett and Chantal's father, Glen, not knowing what happened to their precious daughter.

Her family has since dealt with searches and the utter despair of not knowing where their daughter's remains lie.

"We're not free. We will never be free until we know," Mr Barnett said.

"I just hope there is something done before I go to the grave."