GUILTY Australia - Morgan Huxley, 31, stabbed to death, Neutral Bay, NSW, 8 Sept 2013 #1

[LegallyBrunette]

The one in the pic is the Landlord.

Then it's a wonder her fur isn't grey instead of torti

 

[SapphireSteel]

Then it's a wonder her fur isn't grey instead of torti

Ha I hear you, I just got rid of the Tenants From Hell...(20k arrears/damages and 99 years of filth and rubbish in 5 short months).

She's lovely, I've always wanted a kitty like that. Clearly very good at her job also.

 

[michael]

Ha I hear you, I just got rid of the Tenants From Hell...(20k arrears/damages and 99 years of filth and rubbish in 5 short months).

She's lovely, I've always wanted a kitty like that. Clearly very good at her job also.

An event like an ongoing murder investigation is bound to be a bit of a kick in the pocket for the landlord in this case too. Of course one must be compassionate for the victim, but in many cases, this can affect the landlord's livelihood too.

 

[Strangeworld]

Here are a couple of pics from MSM. Looks like the front door is up one level. In the other pic you see forensic police leaving - and their assistant in the foreground

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...sing-8216mog8217/story-fni0cx12-1226720951868

More evidence being taken away at the unit - And here is the assistant again - making sure no one gets past the stairs.

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The classic photobomb! Go kitty! :cat:

 

[SouthAussie]

She’s really not happy with police taking things from the flat, is she? First she tries to head off one person .. then she makes the other person use the other stairs.

Maybe she's just trying to say 'stop ... listen to me .. I know who did this!'

 

[michael]

Poor thing probably just misses the nice man who used to pat it every day...
:-(

 

[Ausgirl]

So it seems the big msm silence has commenced..

Just wanted to say a huge welcome to the new WS'ers who have joined this thread. Great to see more Aussies here, and locals too with handy info.

I agree with the thought it -could- have been a man, despite the comments in msm. Police were looking into business associates at one point..

What gets me is how Morgan was half naked, though, and had no defensive wounds (that we know about) and that the violence was tightly controlled to one small area. This suggests a measure of sneakiness or trust on behalf on the killer.. If it was a man, he had to have been hiding in the apartment somewhere, or attacked Morgan in his sleep - I cant see Morgan sitting still for a man coming at him in his room with a knife.. If it was a woman, same thing re hiding and attacking in his sleep - or she had his trust, had been in his room before and attacked him at a vulnerable moment, before Morgan could react.

Great point, DrWatson, about possible spinal injury = maybe why Morgan didn't fight back.

I hope we have some good news soon about an arrest, or just some new news so we can see the case is moving forward.

His family just must be so bewildered - fancy losing your precious son or brother like this, so suddenly and violently, and not even knowing why. For their sake, may an arrest be swift.

 

[Ausgirl]

Re the 'dramaticals' - I had a few of those at my fiance's funeral too... It was really hard not to haul off and snot them one, just to stop the noise, it felt so intrusive. But everyone grieves their own way, even if it's selfish and thoughtless to others, it's still grief. Fortunately for them, I understood that at that young age...

 

[Flinders]

<respectfully snipped by me>

raises the question as to why was the victim unable to move or call for help. I gather that the smaller wounds on the back didn't do any damage, although if at least one were to have punctured a lung, then he would have had trouble breathing. <snipped by me> And if it was just puncture wounds to the vein, as opposed to incised wounds, then the bleeding would have been slower (more consistent with the times) but would have allowed him to put pressure on his neck and stagger out for help.

If Morgan thought his Irish flatmate (nice girl and graduated with honours) was home and he had a homicidal manic in his bedroom, as a 'man' (or mother with children in the house) a person being attacked wouldn't run around the flat as she might have been stabbed as well. As a strong outdoorsy person, I am guessing he would have thought that they/he/she/mental person, will finish soon enough, and then I will get help.

Moo

 

[Simply Caustic]

Re the 'dramaticals' - I had a few of those at my fiance's funeral too... It was really hard not to haul off and snot them one, just to stop the noise, it felt so intrusive. But everyone grieves their own way, even if it's selfish and thoughtless to others, it's still grief. Fortunately for them, I understood that at that young age...

I'm sorry for your loss, Ausgirl - as an aside, *off-topic-alert* - I'm currently delving into the Keddie Murders, <modsnip> you are a highly intuitive, bright woman with a gift for writing! I just love the posts you make here, AND there! If I may be so bold - perhaps your life experiences are what pepper your posts with such insight.

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Back on topic.

I'm far from Australia, and I would love to get a handle on this area - is it trendy? Upscale? Mixture of both? I saw he was a renter, but here in Chicago, that is quite par for the course and it's easily a couple grand for a decent apartment - so I don't know if the rental part plays into it.

Why do I ask? I'm curious as to how a fleeing woman, presumably covered in blood, and if not, at the bare minimum, a woman in a hurry to hightail it outta there - how did this chick make it outta there, sight unseen, by taxis/cab drivers/minglers on the street/bar patrons waling to their cars/etc?

Then I wonder, maybe I have an erroneous view on this area. I'm picturing a hipster-ish area. I could be wrong and would value any input youse guyse can give me.

*Also, is it common to wear no shoes into a bar? Is it that close to the beach, or? I don't question this poor man or his judgement on proper footwear - I ask because I'm wondering what his lack-o-shoes could mean, relative to his patronage at the bar. Was he such a frequent guest there, that they thought nothing of it? Or was he waiting on a girl to show up, and popped over for a quick drink while waiting?*

Just curious, as always.

Thanks all you guys, esp. the locals for the glimpse you are giving me into Australia.

 

[alb1983]

Not sure if this is relevant info but it seems RP is a former psychology student of Maquarie University around the time she won the Yellowglen Bubbly Girl competition which was 2004.

https://www.google.com.au/search?si......1c.1.27.mobile-gws-hp..1.2.359.Z9pVX6M-1PI

Have briefly read through the newsletter but cannot find the actual piece on RP.

 

[Nikki_2]

The pictures from the funeral has been on my mind.

Looking at the photographs of the funeral, I was astounded that one person, even before they had gotten into the chapel was 'crying' and needed two people to support her walking to the funeral. (Big hint, next time wear flats ladies)

I have been to a funeral lately and my understanding of etiquette is to not be more upset than the family. It is not all about 'you', type of thing. I see that one of her party could see the camera's. If anyone feels they are too overcome with emotions to handle a 2 hour funeral, get a valium and shut up. Moo

Now, if people are crying and holding a tissue, please wipe your nose with the tissue that is in your hand and not your free hand that has no tissue. And people with real grief have to wipe their eyes first before their nose. It's tears of grief and that is why we wear sunglasses at funerals. For the tears, not the nose.

Moo

My previous post has disappeared, I commented on Michael's timeline which seems to be good, considering with the sparce facts, the media seem to differ in reporting.
Was JR home or not? In one place it is mentioned that she was hiding, I guess because she heard something which associated with foul play, could she have heard the person &/conversation/argument?

If she was not at home, when she arrived, what would have made her approach her flatmate's room, she apparently heard gargling & moans, why would she have associated that with foul play, if MH was a womaniser, would she have not thought that it could have been 'amorous' noises before sinister ones?

I don't believe that she was home. Whoever committed the crime I believe knew the whereabouts of both JR & MH.

I also think that whoever did it, lives close by, no problem for an escape as he/she would not have needed a taxi,etc, some blood splatter would have had to have been present on the murderer, this person would know how to avoid any cctv.

Someone said that there could have been 2 ppl involved in the murder, maybe not, it was very late, MH had a few drinks, was obviously relaxed, & did not expect to be murdered shortly after, he probably knew the person.

In regards to MH having sex shortly before being murdered, just because he was half naked doesn't necessarily mean he had it at home.

I know it seems obvious that a woman might have done this, but I think that there were alot of men who might have been p*** off too.

I too find one of the photo's strange, one which does not look right for a couple...

 

[Mrs G Norris]

Not sure if this is relevant info but it seems RP is a former psychology student of Maquarie University around the time she won the Yellowglen Bubbly Girl competition which was 2004.

https://www.google.com.au/search?si......1c.1.27.mobile-gws-hp..1.2.359.Z9pVX6M-1PI

Have briefly read through the newsletter but cannot find the actual piece on RP.

Macquarie University psychology student, Rebecca Prins, will be plastered all over billboards and bus stations next year for being the ‘bubbliest’ brunette in Australia as part of Yellowglen’s major advertising campaign, Hornsby Advocate, 23 October

In the 'Issues and Events' section

 

[Ausgirl]

I'm sorry for your loss, Ausgirl - as an aside, *off-topic-alert* - I'm currently delving into the Keddie Murders, <modsnip> - you are a highly intuitive, bright woman with a gift for writing! I just love the posts you make here, AND there! If I may be so bold - perhaps your life experiences are what pepper your posts with such insight.

Awh gawrsh, SC - thanks! <modsnip>.. I don't post on that particular forum any more, but I pop in to read updates, etc. Thanks again for your kind words.
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Back on topic.

I'm far from Australia, and I would love to get a handle on this area - is it trendy? Upscale? Mixture of both? I saw he was a renter, but here in Chicago, that is quite par for the course and it's easily a couple grand for a decent apartment - so I don't know if the rental part plays into it.

Why do I ask? I'm curious as to how a fleeing woman, presumably covered in blood, and if not, at the bare minimum, a woman in a hurry to hightail it outta there - how did this chick make it outta there, sight unseen, by taxis/cab drivers/minglers on the street/bar patrons waling to their cars/etc?

Then I wonder, maybe I have an erroneous view on this area. I'm picturing a hipster-ish area. I could be wrong and would value any input youse guyse can give me.

*Also, is it common to wear no shoes into a bar? Is it that close to the beach, or? I don't question this poor man or his judgement on proper footwear - I ask because I'm wondering what his lack-o-shoes could mean, relative to his patronage at the bar. Was he such a frequent guest there, that they thought nothing of it? Or was he waiting on a girl to show up, and popped over for a quick drink while waiting?*

Just curious, as always.

Thanks all you guys, esp. the locals for the glimpse you are giving me into Australia.

Well.. lack of shoes. It's pretty common 'up north' (I'm a southerner, ha) to go barefoot in warmer weather, though as most places have a 'no shirt, no shoes, no service' policy these days, Morgan must have been very well known there, and at that late hour probably nobody cared, if he was mates with the staff. He'd had a few drinks already and maybe couldn't be bothered putting runners on or whatever..

 

[Mrs G Norris]

I'm sorry for your loss, Ausgirl - as an aside, *off-topic-alert* - I'm currently delving into the Keddie Murders, <modsnip> - you are a highly intuitive, bright woman with a gift for writing! I just love the posts you make here, AND there! If I may be so bold - perhaps your life experiences are what pepper your posts with such insight.

---

Back on topic.

I'm far from Australia, and I would love to get a handle on this area - is it trendy? Upscale? Mixture of both? I saw he was a renter, but here in Chicago, that is quite par for the course and it's easily a couple grand for a decent apartment - so I don't know if the rental part plays into it.

Why do I ask? I'm curious as to how a fleeing woman, presumably covered in blood, and if not, at the bare minimum, a woman in a hurry to hightail it outta there - how did this chick make it outta there, sight unseen, by taxis/cab drivers/minglers on the street/bar patrons waling to their cars/etc?

Then I wonder, maybe I have an erroneous view on this area. I'm picturing a hipster-ish area. I could be wrong and would value any input youse guyse can give me.

*Also, is it common to wear no shoes into a bar? Is it that close to the beach, or? I don't question this poor man or his judgement on proper footwear - I ask because I'm wondering what his lack-o-shoes could mean, relative to his patronage at the bar. Was he such a frequent guest there, that they thought nothing of it? Or was he waiting on a girl to show up, and popped over for a quick drink while waiting?*

Just curious, as always.

Thanks all you guys, esp. the locals for the glimpse you are giving me into Australia.

OK I am probably going to get this all wrong, but I'll give it a go.

I would consider that area to be mixed middle class conservative, so you have your young IT & finance industry professionals etc, and young people who work in the city buying their first flat, young couples sometimes with young families, and then older retirees.

I think if a fleeing woman ran down the back streets at that time she would have been able to avoid other people fairly well, if she got onto Military road she may not have been so lucky.

I would not call it a trendy area .. but others may differ, people from there dress in a way that's fashionable, but not particularly unique. It's not like the east which is more your artsy hipster type.

 

[Flinders]

Re the 'dramaticals' - I had a few of those at my fiance's funeral too... It was really hard not to haul off and snot them one, just to stop the noise, it felt so intrusive. But everyone grieves their own way, even if it's selfish and thoughtless to others, it's still grief. Fortunately for them, I understood that at that young age...

I am so sorry Ausgirl.

 

[Nikki_2]

Not sure if this is relevant info but it seems RP is a former psychology student of Maquarie University around the time she won the Yellowglen Bubbly Girl competition which was 2004.

https://www.google.com.au/search?si......1c.1.27.mobile-gws-hp..1.2.359.Z9pVX6M-1PI

Have briefly read through the newsletter but cannot find the actual piece on RP.

So she thought straightaway that it was a jealous ex lover? could she have had some altercations with some previous woman?

I have not seen/read if the place was ransacked or if anything was taken? I assume that 'robbery gone wrong' is not an option in this case

He was a business man, he was starting up a new business, could something within the business have triggered off bad blood?

 

[Ausgirl]

I am so sorry Ausgirl.

Thank you, Flinders. It was a long time ago now, and a lot has passed between, but I still recall the loss.. I have a lot of empathy for people who lose a loved one suddenly, as a result. It's really hard on the family and friends, especially when it's a young person's life and future cut short. I hope Morgan's are getting all the support and/or peace they need at this time.

 

[Flinders]

OK I am probably going to get this all wrong, but I'll give it a go.

I would consider that area to be mixed middle class conservative, so you have your young IT & finance industry professionals etc, and young people who work in the city buying their first flat, young couples sometimes with young families, and then older retirees.

I think if a fleeing woman ran down the back streets at that time she would have been able to avoid other people fairly well, if she got onto Military road she may not have been so lucky.

I would not call it a trendy area .. but others may differ, people from there dress in a way that's fashionable, but not particularly unique. It's not like the east which is more your artsy hipster type.

I saw that the police were viewing security footage of the businesses. Then we have the Riot squad using sticks and hoes to search garden beds on a main street. How to avoid a camera... jump into the garden bed and not on the main street.

The part about trendy or upmarket for real estate. Upmarket insomuch as the persons owning the units live local and they have a "body corporate" to stop 'un likeables' from renting near their home and business. If someone was to own a house in this area, it would cost a lot and then some.

Moo

 

[Mrs G Norris]

I wonder if this is an area where most apartments are investment properties. That's the impression I get.