Australia Samantha Murphy, 51, last seen leaving her property to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest, Ballarat, 4 Feb 2024 *Arrest* #13

[SouthAussie]

you will find this info in the Victorian Criminal Charge Book, which is a compendium of Instructions a Judge has as a guide. NSW has one, it's called the New South Wales Criminal Trial Bench Book, QLD guide is called the Queensland Supreme and District Courts Benchbook. foer the life of me I cannot remeber the South AU one... apologies, SA

Thanks Trooper. I found the Vic one and added it to my last post.

 

[Marg944]

 

[kurtneverdied]

Ah yes I remember now. My memory certainly wasn't correct but interesting none the less that he was acquitted for Russel Hills murder. Personally it didn't sit right to me one can be murder and one nothing.

From a Nine News article:
The jury of 12 began deliberating on June 17 and returned to the court on Monday morning with several questions.

Justice Michael Croucher read out the jury's note to the court, which asked whether Lynn must be found guilty of both charges of murder or not guilty of both charges.

He said that was not correct, explaining it was open to them to find him guilty of one murder and not guilty in the other death.

"You must consider each charge separately," Croucher said.

The judge reiterated that the jurors must be satisfied the prosecution had proven four elements of murder beyond a reasonable doubt to find him guilty.

Lynn jury deliberates after queries about murder verdicts

Deliberations continue in the murder trial of Greg Lynn after the jury returned to court with questions abo...

www.9news.com.au

 

[Bats]

I wonder what will be discussed at the case conference today?

Purpose of a summary case conference:
"To manage the progression of the case, including identifying and providing to the accused any information, document, or thing in the possession of the prosecution that may assist the accused to understand the evidence available to the prosecution"

Benefits of a summary case conference:
"Targeted disclosure: One of the expected benefits of the summary case conference is that following a request by the defence, the prosecution will provide a copy of specific relevant witness statements or test results. These will reveal the strength or weakness of the prosecution’s case. In suitable cases, this targeted disclosure may be a more efficient use of police resources than preparing a full brief."

Redirect Notice

 

[Rocket333]

that may assist the accused to understand the evidence available to the prosecution"

So is this when everything is laid right out across the table and it begins to ramp up, and he either bunkers right down and doesn’t budge or starts freaking out and trying to bargain?

 

[Karin1974]

Yes, I do. I don’t know anyone in their 50’s who doesn’t use digitalised cards. Covid forced us to digitise licenses/ID, vax details, etc. Sam seemed like a modern woman and it surprised me when her bulging phone case was found. Every aspect was accessible to that creep to rummage through before disposing, yuk!

Hi there, I’m a woman in my 50’s, I have the most up to date Fitbit Sense (I’ve been updating them for at least the last 10 years), I also have a recent model IPhone & when I go running on my 5k daily run, I have a black slimline bumbag that holds my iPhone that’s in a case much like Sam’s & it has my driver’s licence, my debit card & a loyalty coffee card. Nothing digitised for me at least. MOO.

 

[Karin1974]

Gee Mother Nature sure hates us sometimes.

Thinking of all our Southeast Qld & Northern NSW members too with the cyclone approaching.

Thank you.

 

[Porky1]

Cancel

 

[drsleuth]

Does anyone know what happened yesterday?

I don't think we will get to know because of this?

Under Victorian law, details of the hearing cannot be published ( from his hearing 26/2/25 )

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/samantha-murphy-disappearance-alleged-killer-patrick-orren-stephenson-appears-in-victorian-supreme-court/news-story/ad81861c8d850f11c6e420dc9cf12326

 

[Porky1]

I don't think we will get to know because of this?

Under Victorian law, details of the hearing cannot be published ( from his hearing 26/2/25 )

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/samantha-murphy-disappearance-alleged-killer-patrick-orren-stephenson-appears-in-victorian-supreme-court/news-story/ad81861c8d850f11c6e420dc9cf12326

Thanks DrSlueth

 

[Trooper]

Thanks DrSlueth

It's a fair bet that he has not pled guilty, !!! I think we can take that to the bank...

We can make a guess, at a few things,, the 9th witness for Stephenson would have had to table his statement to the judge, and to the prosecutor, under disclosure rules. as VICPOL would expect a decent lead time to check out the contents of it, follow things up etc.. the defence could not leave it much longer , there is a limit to how many Directional hearings there can be fitted in the time frame, in the Supreme Court , before the actual trial, which once set, is set in stone.

Particularly now that all Stephensons hearings, trials, bench stuff has now moved well and truly out of the Magistrates court and into the sober and sobering realm of the Supreme Court...

 

[JamieLogical]

Did I miss something with this case? There were several posts per day for a long time and now no one has posted since March 6?

 

[callmehenry]

Did I miss something with this case? There were several posts per day for a long time and now no one has posted since March 6?

Nothing much is happening at the moment that we are privy to

 

[BreakingNews]

It's a fair bet that he has not pled guilty, !!! I think we can take that to the bank...

We can make a guess, at a few things,, the 9th witness for Stephenson would have had to table his statement to the judge, and to the prosecutor, under disclosure rules. as VICPOL would expect a decent lead time to check out the contents of it, follow things up etc.. the defence could not leave it much longer , there is a limit to how many Directional hearings there can be fitted in the time frame, in the Supreme Court , before the actual trial, which once set, is set in stone.

Particularly now that all Stephensons hearings, trials, bench stuff has now moved well and truly out of the Magistrates court and into the sober and sobering realm of the Supreme Court...

Is there a trial date set yet?

 

[Warshawski]

Is there a trial date set yet?

I don’t believe so - nothing has been made public since the hearing on 6th March.

From what I understand, that hearing was basically to thrash out Who on both sides had ‘what’ or needed ‘what’, so that everyone had a level playing field in preparation for when they came to Trial time ( I find that all a bit farcical but oh well )

It really peaks my interest that Patrick decided to fast track to Trial while making a plea of Not Guilty.

 

[bluestsocks]

I don’t believe so - nothing has been made public since the hearing on 6th March.

From what I understand, that hearing was basically to thrash out Who on both sides had ‘what’ or needed ‘what’, so that everyone had a level playing field in preparation for when they came to Trial time ( I find that all a bit farcical but oh well )

It really peaks my interest that Patrick decided to fast track to Trial while making a plea of Not Guilty.

Strategically, it would make sense legally to me that his counsel would fast track the trial, since he remains haven’t been found to date.

 

[Bats]

Strategically, it would make sense legally to me that his counsel would fast track the trial, since he remains haven’t been found to date.

I personally wouldn't think the accused's defence counsel is advising him by saying, "Let's get this fast tracked before any more incriminating evidence is found".

I could be wrong and JMO

 

[Rocket333]

Is there a trial date set yet?

“Appearing via videolink, the court heard dates for his murder trial had been secured in September.”

Major update on Sam Murphy's alleged killer

The man accused of murdering Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy has learnt when he will finally face justice.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[RobinCAL]

Australia Thread 'Australia - Samantha Murphy, 51, Ballarat, 4 Feb 2024 *MEDIA, MAPS, & TIMELINES - NO DISCUSSION*'

Mar 5, 2024

A desperate search continues for a mother-of-three who vanished without a trace after heading off on a 20km run during a heatwave.

Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne, at 7am on Sunday.

It's understood she was planning to run through the Canadian State Forest and was captured on CCTV wearing a brown singlet and black half-length leggings.

The mother-of-three has now been missing for almost 36 hours

Her 'upset and concerned' family hold grave concerns and described her disappearance as out of...

• imstilla.grandma
• Replies: 8
• Forum: Missing! Media, Maps, Timelines *NO DISCUSSION*

 

[browneyes]

Samantha, you are not forgotten.