GUILTY Australia - Daniel Morcombe, 13, Woombye, QLD, 7 Dec 2003 - #1

[Fuskier]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 2m
Court hears when arrested, Cowan was informed of his rights and exercised right not to answer questions. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 32s
Cowan was given a cigarette in the basement. Det Blanchfield said Cowan stood with one leg against the wall while smoking. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 1m
Cowan's height was recorded by detectives - 190cm. #morcombe

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 1m
Det Snr Sgt Blanchfield telling court about the day Cowan was arrested on 13 Aug 2011. @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m
Det. Blanchfield tells court Cowan was arrested at Glass House Mtns site at approx 11:15am 13th Aug 2011. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 3m
The car held Cowan and two undercover officers. Cowan was arrested and read his rights. He was driven to Police HQ in Brisbane. #morcombe

Josh Bavas ‏@JoshBavas 4m
Dt Snr Srgt Stephen Blanchfield tells court Brett Cowan refused to answer questions on arrest in 2011. #Morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 4m
Det Blachfield and two other detectives went to the sand mining site on August 13 to wait for a car to arrive. #morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 4m
Now in witness box is Det. Snr Sgt Stephen Blanchfield. He's been involved in case in various forms since 2003. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 7m
Now on the stand is investigation leader Det Sen Sgt Stephen Blanchfield from Homicide. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 8m
Mr Edwards asked Fitzy whether Cowan had been confused about which bridge he had thrown the clothes over initially. Fitzy agreed. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 9m
Defence barrister Angus Edwards, cross examining Fitzy, said Cowan stood to earn $100k per "big job" with gang, several per year. #morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 9m
Under cross-exam, Fitzy agrees Cowan was offered other big jobs with big money if he was a member of organisation. #morcombe @abcnews

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 10m
Fitzy now being cross-examined by Cowan's barrister Angus Edwards. #morcombe @abcnews

 

[Fuskier]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 2m
Det Blanchfield has finished giving evidence. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 3m
The defence is now making admissions - the matters they agree have been proved beyond reasonable doubt. #morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 7m
Det Blanchfield asked about a false confession made by another person of interest. Says man pleaded guilty to perjury. #morcombe @abcnews

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 11m
Det Blanchfield confirms two people made false confessions that resulted in unsuccessful searches @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 13m
Mr Edwards said Cowan voluntarily gave police a sample of his DNA. There were no police powers at the time to compel him to do so. #morcombe

Josh Bavas ‏@JoshBavas 15m
Court hears police searched several 'locations of interest' in hunt for Daniel #Morcombe after tip-offs incl. Pinkenba + Glass House Mnts.

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 16m
Nothing was found during that search. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 16m
Mr Edwards said police searched an area after prisoner Ray Davey discussed the location of Daniel Morcombe's body with a cellmate.

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 20m
Det Blanchfield agrees as far as he's aware, only detail added by Cowan not in public arena were location of bones and clothes. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 20m
Mr Edwards said the only info Cowan had that was not already in the public arena was the location of the bones and clothes. #morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 23m
Mr Edwards said Les McLean tried to call Cowan's phone 3 times after he was arrested over Daniel's murder. Then they turned his phone off.

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 28m
Court hears when Cowan arrested, his phone was seized, but he spoke to a lawyer. Would not take part in formal iv. #morcombe @abcnews

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 33m
Det Blanchfield now being cross examined by Defence about his interviews with Douglas Jackway @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 35m
Det Blanchfield now being cross-examined about the investigation into former person of interest Douglas Jackway. #morcombe @abcnews

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 39m
Det Blanchfield says a blue car found at Bris transit centre in 2004 was left by a woman who split from partner. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 40m
Defence barrister Angus Edwards said police could not have done the same undercover operation on Douglas Jackway because he was in jail.

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 42m
Det Blanchfield said satellite images showed the building at the macadamia farm was there in July 2010 but not in May 2011. #morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 46m
Court hears when arrested, Cowan was informed of his rights and exercised right not to answer questions. #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 49m
Cowan was given a cigarette in the basement. Det Blanchfield said Cowan stood with one leg against the wall while smoking. #morcombe

 

[Fuskier]

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 49s
Jury has just been told the Prosecution has now closed its case. @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 1m
The prosecution has closed its case in the murder trial of Daniel Morcombe.

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m
Crown has closed its case against accused murderer Brett Cowan. Adjourned for break. #morcombe @abcnews

Case Adjourned for a break.

 

[Seabreeze1]

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 49s
Jury has just been told the Prosecution has now closed its case. @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 1m
The prosecution has closed its case in the murder trial of Daniel Morcombe.

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m
Crown has closed its case against accused murderer Brett Cowan. Adjourned for break. #morcombe @abcnews

Case Adjourned for a break.

Does this mean the defence has to give the closing statement and then the jury will decide Cowans fate?

 

[Fuskier]

Does this mean the defence has to give the closing statement and then the jury will decide Cowans fate?

Defense now can respond before the Court.

 

[Fuskier]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 2m
Angus Edwards: "My client will neither give evidence, nor call evidence.." #morcombe @abcnews

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 3m
Judge Ros Atkinson has asked Cowan whether he will give or call evidence. His barrister Angus Edwards has declined. #morcombe

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 3m
Jury hears accused Cowan will not be giving nor calling evidence. @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 3m
Justice Atkinson calls on Cowan to give or call evidence. His lawyer answers on his client's behalf. #morcombe @abcnews

Josh Bavas ‏@JoshBavas 3m
Brett Peter Cowan will not be giving evidence. Was offered the chance. #Morcombe

 

[Fuskier]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 2m
Over past 4 weeks, 116 witnesses have given evidence in the murder trial. #morcombe @abcnews

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 2m
Jury told closing addresses on Monday, Justice Atkinson will sum up, then jury will retire to consider verdict. @9NewsBrisbane #Morcombe

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m
Trial adjourned for the day. Jury back on Monday for closing addresses and Judge's summing up. #morcombe @abcnews

Day 16 is finished. Day 17 on Monday 10th March 2014.

 

[knowledgethirsty]

Not long now.....

Thinking of all jury members... and hoping for a conviction.

Is anyone thinking there will not be a conviction?

I am thinking the evidence is fairly convincing, i mean you can't really confess, take them to where it all happened and then say wasn't me and expect people to believe that can you !!! But that is what he is trying do do...:banghead:

 

[SapphireSteel]

Not long now.....

Thinking of all jury members... and hoping for a conviction.

Is anyone thinking there will not be a conviction?

I am thinking the evidence is fairly convincing, i mean you can't really confess, take them to where it all happened and then say wasn't me and expect people to believe that can you !!! But that is what he is trying do do...:banghead:

The trial is a formality. There is no way of creating reasonable doubt.

Re the not guilty plea - no one ever accused Cowan of being smart. He's probably just enjoying the attention.

 

[Fuskier]

The trial is a formality. There is no way of creating reasonable doubt.

Re the not guilty plea - no one ever accused Cowan of being smart. He's probably just enjoying the attention.

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 3m
The defence is now making admissions - the matters they agree have been proved beyond reasonable doubt. #morcombe

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...-murder-of-daniel-morcombe/story-fnihsrf2-122

Day 16 of the trial of Brett Peter Cowan, aka Shaddo N-unyah Hunter, accused of murder of Daniel Morcombe
BROOKE BASKIN THE COURIER-MAIL MARCH 06, 2014 12:01PM

Justice Roslyn Atkinson asked Cowan to stand in the prisoner’s dock shortly before midday.
“Brett Peter Cowan, also known as Shaddo N-unyah Hunter, the prosecution having closed its case against you, I must ask you if you intend to adduce evidence in your defence,’’ she said.
Barrister Angus Edwards answered in his stead...“Mr Cowan will neither give evidence nor call evidence.’’...

"Both counsel tendered admissions in the case of matters that could be accepted beyond reasonable doubt"...

Justice Atkinson told the jurors Counsel would begin their closing addresses on Monday.

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...n-will-not-take-the-stand-20140306-3490d.html

Daniel Morcombe murder trial: Accused killer Brett Peter Cowan will not take the stand

March 6, 2014 - 12:43PM by Marissa Calligeros

"Daniel Morcombe's accused killer Brett Peter Cowan has decided not to testify at his Supreme Court trial in Brisbane.
After 16 days, 116 witnesses and 218 exhibits, the prosecution closed its case against Mr Cowan on Thursday morning"...
The Crown will begin its closing address to the jury on Monday.

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/gang-members-arrested-part-daniel-morcombe-sting/2190341/

Daniel accused Cowan reveals whether he will testify
Rae Wilson 6th Mar 2014 Updated: 12:06 PM

AFTER four weeks, 116 witnesses and 218 exhibits, Crown prosecutors have closed their murder case against Brett Peter Cowan...The final prosecution witness was Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Blanchfield from Queensland's homicide investigation unit..."He said he was involved in a 2009 interview with convicted child rapist Douglas Jackway, who the defence say has a five and a half hour window that could not be accounted for the day Daniel went missing. Under cross-examination, Snr Sgt Blanchfield said he put to Jackway that he had lied in a previous version to police and Jackway agreed"..."He said there were no other reports or complaints about abduction or violence to children on the Nambour Connection Road on December 7, 2003"...

"Mr Cowan's defence team will then make their closing submissions before Justice Atkinson summarises the case to the jury and outlines their role. She told the jury they should not make any plans next Friday in case their deliberations continue all week"...

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-06/daniel-morcombe-murder-trial-continues/5302718

Daniel Morcombe murder: Police describe accused killer's arrest
Updated 55 minutes ago

"A police officer has described the day when the man accused of murdering Queensland teenager Daniel Morcombe was arrested...Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Blanchfield was in charge of the investigation... Cowan was arrested at a Glass House Mountains site about 11:15am on August 13, 2011".

The jury has now left for the week and is expected to return on Monday when crown prosecutors and defence lawyers are expected to give their concluding statements.

 

[marlywings]

Jackaway will never be released from prison.

I'm thinking the Prosecution have told the Morecombes privately what they believe happened, that both were involved, but that it is probably NOT in the public interest to proceed with trial for Jackway because he's already locked up for life and this operation has already been (possibly) the most expensive in Qld history.

If it's any consolation MAKO tells us when Jackway was first linked to Daniels disappearance his fellow inmates meted out some justice, enough that he was removed from that prison and placed in another, higher security one for his own protection.

I would've left him there myself but you've got to hope the new prison had much stricter conditions, no sunlight, no access to phones or the internet.

:jail:

Then again, they could be using Cowan's trial as a discovery to bring J to trial afterwards.

Could you post a link for the bolded thanks Sapphire??

This is the last report on Jackway when a decision was to made on whether to release him on a supervision order.

17th Dec 2013

Justice Martin Daubney has reserved his decision

http://www.cqnews.com.au/news/justice-decide-if-dangerous-pedophile-be-released/2116082/

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...der-trial-comes-to-an-end-20140306-34adg.html

Daniel Morcombe: Murder Trial Comes To An End
March 7, 2014 by Marissa Calligeros

Cowan: "Two days man, two days in the f---ing witness box. Mate I was still thinkin', they got nothin' ... they can't prove nothin'."

Four months after testifying at the 2011 coronial inquest into Daniel's disappearance, Mr Cowan was charged with the 13-year-old schoolboy's abduction and murder.

The onus of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal trial, leaving the defendant with no obligation to take the stand or adduce evidence...

The Crown will begin its closing address to the jury on Monday.

 

[gregjrichards]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...der-trial-comes-to-an-end-20140306-34adg.html

Daniel Morcombe: Murder Trial Comes To An End
March 7, 2014 by Marissa Calligeros

Cowan: "Two days man, two days in the f---ing witness box. Mate I was still thinkin', they got nothin' ... they can't prove nothin'."

Four months after testifying at the 2011 coronial inquest into Daniel's disappearance, Mr Cowan was charged with the 13-year-old schoolboy's abduction and murder.

The onus of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal trial, leaving the defendant with no obligation to take the stand or adduce evidence...

The Crown will begin its closing address to the jury on Monday.

Thanks for all your updates Fuskier. Hopefully this time next week we will have a guilty verdict. Does anyone know what possible sentence Cowan could get if he is found guilty?

Sorry Marlywings answered my question above.

Marlywings said the following about sentencing in an earlier post in this thread " A standard non parole period of 20 years is the sentence for murder in Qld. The accused has other charges as well so a sentence for murder could be increased. It also depends on past history too"

I hope this monster gets more than 20 years he is very dangerous to children.

 

[Fuskier]

http://www.smh.com.au/national/daniel-morcombe-murder-case-hinges-on-confession-20140307-34cn7.html

Daniel Morcombe Murder Case Hinges On Confession
March 8, 2014 by Marissa Calligeros

The prosecutors turned the jury's attention to Cowan's confession.

"Brett Peter Cowan claims he falsely admitted to murder to gain the trust of a man he thought was a crime boss"...

"Cowan's defence counsel has repeatedly pointed the finger at convicted child sex offender Douglas Jackway, saying he was travelling on the Sunshine Coast in a blue sedan on the day Daniel disappeared"...

Jackway, called to testify via video link, denied any involvement in the crime.

The Crown will begin its closing address to the jury on Monday.

 

[they'll get you]

http://www.smh.com.au/national/daniel-morcombe-murder-case-hinges-on-confession-20140307-34cn7.html

Daniel Morcombe Murder Case Hinges On Confession
March 8, 2014 by Marissa Calligeros

The prosecutors turned the jury's attention to Cowan's confession.

"Brett Peter Cowan claims he falsely admitted to murder to gain the trust of a man he thought was a crime boss"...

"Cowan's defence counsel has repeatedly pointed the finger at convicted child sex offender Douglas Jackway, saying he was travelling on the Sunshine Coast in a blue sedan on the day Daniel disappeared"...



Jackway, called to testify via video link, denied any involvement in the crime.

The Crown will begin its closing address to the jury on Monday.

Fuskier if Cowan's counsel convinces the jury that Cowan was just 'big noting himself' beyond reasonable doubt and just observed Daniels murder then Cowan could get accessory after the fact or perverting the course of justice? I'm not legally savvy but I guess either way Cowan would get time but then it all starts again against Jackway?
If that's the case then Jackway will be fuming that Cowan has let out their secret for his advantage. I imagine Jackway is more evil minded than Cowan, if that's possible.
I can't get my head around the turmoil Mr and Mrs Morcombe and family must be experiencing. I hope they are just steps away from closure.

 

[SapphireSteel]

:seeya:

Thanks for all your updates Fuskier. Hopefully this time next week we will have a guilty verdict. Does anyone know what possible sentence Cowan could get if he is found guilty?

Sorry Marlywings answered my question above.

Marlywings said the following about sentencing in an earlier post in this thread " A standard non parole period of 20 years is the sentence for murder in Qld. The accused has other charges as well so a sentence for murder could be increased. It also depends on past history too"

I hope this monster gets more than 20 years he is very dangerous to children.

The Courts have the power to stamp "never to be released" despite the 20 year thing.

If a crime is heinous enough, which this is, that is what will likely occur.

Leonard John Fraser is an example.

The sentence proper is served but future parole boards are extremely unlikely to allow release. Ever.

We had a case in south aus where the Attorney General appealed a sentence as being "too lenient" and won thereby forcing a longer sentence.