Can any one confirm the dates that RP was the Caretaker of the Kendall Showgrounds????
Was that in 2014???? (Or had he moved to Wauchope by then???)
Just thinking, if RP was living at the Kendall Showgrounds as a Caretaker in 2014, and he did pick up FA on the 11th (as per DP’s testimony at the inquest) is there a chance that FA stayed the night at Ray’s place?? That could put FA awfully close to Benaroon Drive, on the morning of the 12th??? (If he was at Kendall Showgrounds)
IMO
Found this from the witness who owners the property with the communication tower ( I'm going to call him Mr Tower lol )
Came to Mid North Coast in 1993, lived in various areas.
Craddock : During this time met a man named Ray Porter.
Mr T : Yes known for more than 20 yrs. Met thru mutual friend Troy Brown ( deceased ) who owned servo @ Kendall.
Craddock : At some point di RP do odd jobs for Tony @ servo?
MR T : Yes, he helped him around the place.
Craddock : Tony got sick around 2013?
Mr T : He gave up servo & stayed home with wife on Foxes Creek Rd where they lived.
Craddock : RP had up till that time lived in caravan Tony's ( servo ) . RP moved to Wauchope?
Mr T : Lost contact with RP for awhile. Used to see Tony.
Craddock : Didn't go to see RP in Wauchope. Whilst Tony @ home still doing occasional rego checks?
Mr T : Yes
Craddock : Do you know he did some rego checks at Foxes Creek Rd?
TP : Yes
Craddock : While RP living at Tony's in caravan, did he have old commodore station wagon?
TP : Yes
Craddock : Model?
Mr T : Fairly early 1990's
Craddock : Colour/
Mr T : White, may have had tinted windows, Harley Davidson sticker on back - maybe- thought unusual & why I remember it.
Craddock : Did you know RP to be a fisherman?
MR T : Yes, loves his fishing.
Craddock : Bring some home?
Mr T : Yes balck fish.
Craddock : Tell you where he catch them?
Mr T : Dunbogan, under the bridge.
Craddock : Anyone went fishing with him?
Mr T : Yes FA
Craddock : So thru RP did you meet FA?
Mr T : Yes
Craddock : See often?
Mr T : Come to club & play pokies- occasionally come to my house.
Craddock : In your statement sat FA hanging around RP for his car?
Mr T : RP complained FA never putting in for petrol.