Australia - Toyah Cordingley, 24, body found on beach, 22 October 2018 #3

[BreakingNews]

Former nurse found guilty over beach murder

Rajwinder Singh has been found guilty of murder after being accused of fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley at a far north Queensland beach.

au.news.yahoo.com

A record $1 million reward was offered by Queensland Police in late 2022 for information leading to the location and arrest of runaway suspect Singh.

Queensland Police later confirmed the $1 million reward had been paid to a number of people.

"We appreciate the significant public interest in this matter however, information provided on the process is limited as it is obtained on a confidential basis.

"As such we will not reveal specifics of the reward only to advise it has been paid in full to a number of claimants."

It was interesting at the time that the reward was only for finding Singh, not successful conviction as is usual. I believe the money was paid out several years ago. Money talks!

 

[SouthAussie]

7 years since Toyah was murdered.
This case sure has shown the dogged determination of the police, prosecutors, Qld govt (reward), and Toyah's loved ones.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Respect to the police for not giving up.

 

[BreakingNews]

Respect to the police for not giving up.

And thoughts for Toyah's dad who found her and has never returned to the place she was found. Nor has he ever been to the beautiful roadside memorial. His grief has been beyond thinkable. Thanks also to all his mates who encompassed him.

 

[Rocket333]

There was only ever one correct verdict: guilty as Singh.

Vanessa’s gracious words remind us there’s always multiple victims - Marco lost his partner, Troy and Vanessa lost their beloved girl, and Singh’s wife Sukhdeep and their little kids are forever shaped by his selfish, cowardly actions. It’s all just so heartbreaking and senseless. How dare he.

As Troy said best: “Rot in hell, you bastard.”

 

[BreakingNews]

There was only ever one correct verdict: guilty as Singh.

Vanessa’s gracious words remind us there’s always multiple victims - Marco lost his partner, Troy and Vanessa lost their beloved girl, and Singh’s wife Sukhdeep and their little kids are forever shaped by his selfish, cowardly actions. It’s all just so heartbreaking and senseless. How dare he.

As Troy said best: “Rot in hell, you bastard.”

And Indie lost the best dog owner anyone could ask for.
I'm team Troy. "Rot in hell, you bastard".

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Rajwinder Singh found guilty of murdering Toyah Cordingley

Rajwinder Singh found guilty of murdering Toyah Cordingley

www.newsport.com.au

The court has been adjourned to tomorrow morning for sentencing submissions.

 

[Rocket333]

And Indie lost the best dog owner anyone could ask for.
I'm team Troy. "Rot in hell, you bastard".

Poor Indie had to live with the memory of witnessing the whole thing too.

Was hoping deportation might be on the cards, but turns out not. Will Singh end up in Lotus Glen do you think?

 

[BreakingNews]

Poor Indie had to live with the memory of witnessing the whole thing too.

Was hoping deportation might be on the cards, but turns out not. Will Singh end up in Lotus Glen do you think?

I think he will go to Brisbane.

 

[BreakingNews]

DBM

 

[BreakingNews]

Has anybody heard that there was nearly a mistrial on day 12 of the trial? I can't find it now. Might have been rubbish news.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

It's most likely this.
On day 12 of the second trial a juror was dismissed due to police bias claims
It does say that it nearly ended in a retrial


May be behind a paywall. Posting it here for those who subscribe.


Rajwinder Singh trial: Juror discharged over bias concerns

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[Marg944]

Complaint led to juror expulsion​

“More than two weeks into the trial, a juror was discharged over "concerns about impartiality" and Singh's counsel applied for the entire trial to be aborted.

Justice Crowley had received a note from a fellow juror, raising concerns about things the then-speaker of the jury had said.

After sending the speaker home, Justice Crowley brought the remaining members of the jury into the courtroom and read aloud the note which led to the dismissal.

The court heard it said the male juror had shown "a clear bias and clear disregard for evidence from members of the police force".

The note also said the juror had indicated he had "heard all he needs to even though the trial is still going", "expressed that he has a history of violence, both personally and in his family", and had shown "disrespectful" behaviour toward another juror.

Defence barrister Greg McGuire KC applied for the entire jury to be discharged, arguing there could be a "reaction" against his client.

Justice Crowley asked the remaining jurors to consider whether they could continue to decide the case free from prejudice, emotion or bias.

They said they could, and Justice Crowley ruled the trial should continue.

By that point, 62 witnesses had given evidence.

The juror's dismissal can only now be revealed as a non-publication order prevented any information about it, or the jury note that led to it, from being reported during the trial.”

Toyah Cordingley murdered by former nurse, jury finds

It took a jury in the Supreme Court in Cairns seven hours to reach the unanimous guilty verdict after an almost four-week retrial.

www.abc.net.au

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I'm thinking that the juror he showed disrespect to most likely was female.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Toyah Cordingley’s killer sentenced to 25 years in prison

The sentence comes at the end of a four-week retrial of the man who was extradited from India to face the charge.

www.smh.com.au

Toyah Cordingley’s killer sentenced to 25 years in prison

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Toyah Cordingley's 'opportunistic' murderer sentenced to life in prison

Rajwinder Singh, 41, was found guilty of the Far North Queensland woman's 2018 murder on a secluded beach north of Cairns. He then fled to India, hiding out for about four years before his arrest and extradition.

www.abc.net.au

Toyah Cordingley's murderer Rajwinder Singh sentenced to life in prison for 'violent, brutal' attack

Justice Crowley set a non-parole period of 25 years.

 

[MrsAddick]

I hope Toyah’s family can take some comfort from this outcome after so many years. Even so, how can they ever move on?

Can’t get my head around the psychology of such a senseless and violent attack on an innocent stranger. As a human, it makes me so sad and angry. As a parent of two young boys, I’m terrified

 

[bearbear]

sadly beautiful indie died the same week singh was returned to australiahttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ancer-week-alleged-killer-extradited-Aus.html

 

[Via Marple]

Does any killer convicted in Australia get life without parole?

QLD spent at least $1 mil to capture this killer who had escaped abroad. And he has no remorse, killing a random stranger (for walking a dog).

 

[MrsAddick]

Does any killer convicted in Australia get life without parole?

QLD spent at least $1 mil to capture this killer who had escaped abroad. And he has no remorse, killing a random stranger (for walking a dog).

Good question, I think it’s possible legally to be sentenced life with no parole. But Erin Patterson was spared that and given 33-years non parole period. Someone like @TootsieFootsie will know!