I think had the judge stoped him in his tracks a lot sooner, perhaps Ebony would still be alive today., Mr Simpson said he always wanted to confront Garforth just to let him know the extent of the damage that he has caused to my family.. Andrew Peter Garforth raped and murdered her nine-year-old daughter Ebony Simpson was walking home from school when he abducted her He threw her body into a dam after tying her arms and legs. The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. ANDREW PETER GARFORTH (EBONY SIMPSON) Ebony Simpson, 9, was on her way home from school in Bargo, a small town in Sydney's south-west in August 1992, when she was abducted by Garforth. "I think it (the case) had an impact on all the police that were involved in that incident. After 22 years the change in classification was made on the advice of the Serious Offenders Review Council, he said. She would be 34 years old. Ms Simpson fears that the justice system has forgotten about her beloved daughter's gruesome murder, as she struggles to move on with her life following the tragedy. "Well, we'll find out today," Morris replied. "It was a surreal moment for me because I didn't know where she was buried - I didn't know what her grave looked like," he said. I think the judge has got a lot to answer for there. Richard William Leonard, jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Dempsey using a bow and arrow. Sharing his experiences is Simpson's way of honouring his little girl. Andrew Peter Garforth Pleaded guilty to the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson, 9, at Bargo in August 1992. Andrew Peter Garforth, jailed for life for the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Ebony Simpson. He also wished to be the sole beneficiary of his parents' estate. In October 2003 the men fired at a Greenacre house using SKS rifles and pistols, killing Ziad "Ziggy" Razzak and Mervat "Melissa" Nemra. Simpson thought that she would meet her brother at home. I discovered Bill Morris had retired from the police force and now runs a plumbing business as well as being in NSW Fire and Rescue. The council's decision was immediately reversed by Minister for Corrections David Elliott. "It's alright, mate, so am I," Simpson replied. Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth drowned her. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "So long as I draw breath I'm going to make sure the death of Ebony Simpson is not forgotten." Following Monday night's A Current Affair report, Ebony Simpson's killer Andrew Peter Garforth will. On August 19, 1992, the nation was shocked by the brutal death of Bargo schoolgirl Ebony Simpson. Known as "Doc", Kanaan came from a stable Lebanese Christian family. "Family members left after murder are secondary victims really. Weeks later he strangled his neighbour Ronald Galvin and disposed of his body in nearby Uranquinty. It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail! The news that Ebony Simpson's killer Andrew Peter Garforth had been reclassified from an A2 to a B, meaning he was eligible to apply for work and rehabilitation courses, threw the spotlight on to other infamous prisoners. [1], Police immediately suspected that Simpson had been kidnapped rather than running away. It's aim is to provide support for families who have lost loved ones to murder. photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages. Morris earlier told me he didn't know quite what he'd say when they met, but words seemed to come easily. But a jury convicted him of bludgeoning Shiquin Zhu, 55, and shooting Pin Shen, 27, and Christy Bo Shen, 23. Once there, he bound her with wire, raped her, weighted her schoolbag and threw her into the dam's reservoir, where she drowned. S01:E02 - The Murder of Ebony Simpson. He has already served 27years. cost the NSW taxpayer $8.225million circa ($175,000 p.a. We fed him - he's a horrible man. In 2001 aged 28 he was given two life sentences with the court finding he has no prospects of rehabilitation. Andrew Peter Garforth was charged and convicted. penalty may be sentenced for malicious unprovoked murder because But his bus arrived Its to their benefit, everybodys benefit, that he can then move on and get some measure of freedom and improvement. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth (born 5 August 1963) drowned her. His prisoner status was downgraded from A2 to B in July, [4] According to police, Garforth had participated in the search for Simpson on the day her body was found. But here and now it's all about two strangers, two men forever bonded - remembering a little girl who touched so many lives. his car and drove off to a remote dam. Based on the average annual cost of Maximum Security Incarceration in 2020, should he live another 20 years to 76, his jail incarceration will have cost the NSW taxpayer $8.225 million circa ($175,000 p.a. Adnan Darwiche, Naseam El-Zeyat, Ramzi Aouad In November 2006 Adnan "Eddie" Darwiche, 30, Naseam "Erdt" El-Zayat, 26, and Ramzi "Fidel" Aouad, 25, were each sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for a series of murders carried out in a continuing dispute between three families of Lebanese descent in south-west Sydney. Later that day, 29 year old Andrew Peter Garforth was arrested and confessed to the murder. [3], Garforth confessed to the crime after police detained him, showing no remorse for his actions during the confession and court sessions. Call for politicians to do more for Sydneys booming heart as Premier and the man who wants his job rumble on infrastructure costs as they vie for votes in Western Sydney. My fondest memories of Ebony are sitting on my knee, shed be playing with my hair, you know, and I just used to melt and love it like a dog. 23rd Murderer: Andrew Peter So I decided to track down "Constable Morris". The father of an innocent little girl who was abducted, raped and thrown alive into a dam where she drowned 25 years ago has spoken about the heartbreak he lives with every day. She contacted the media. Jason Downie murdered the Rowe family. some of the houses date back to the 1830s. "I'm telling you all this really purely to let you know the ramifications of murder on us," he said. Daniel Leslie Miles "Killed on the run". Auto news:2022 Maserati SUV lineup due by the end of the year - drive.com.au, How pets and livestock managed to survive the flood crisis against all odds. Her mother, who usually met her at the bus Id like the general public to understand that the ramifications of murder, they just go on and on and on and on., Mayor of Fairfield receives death threats ahead of state election, Mechanics steal iconic actor's coffin in attempted get-rich-quick scheme, Sydney father 'executed' in front of 12-year-old son outside gym, Batting prodigy to make return to top-flight cricket, By Simon Bouda A Current Affair Crime Editor. "That poor cop - who was probably a married man - and he was just doing his job. Should the NSW state government amend its criminal codes so I dont want to be sitting here with you, I really dont. Ebony's mother, Christine, is furious at the decision and worries that it will set a precedent for other high risk prisoners to be shown leniency. Garforth Victim: school girl, Ebony Simpson. [8] In discussing the meaning of "life imprisonment" when Garforth appealed his sentence the Judges said, "the community interest in retribution, deterrence, protection of children and the community in such situations may so strongly outweigh any regard for rehabilitation that a life sentence becomes the only option. Scenes from he supreme court this morning where Andrew Peter Garforth was appealing the Senerity of his sentence for the murder of Bargo school girl Ebony Simpson.The Simpson family talking to the media left to right. I have to think about it every day and so should he. (A Current Affair) "I needed to meet Peter, if not for his sake but also a little bit for my sake," Morris told me. Im not having him thinking about anything but what he did. He was a twenty nine year old man living in nearby Pheasants Nest. He will die in jail, Mr Elliott told Ray Hadley on 2GB radio. She was on her own and I couldnt be there to help her and the thought of that is very hard, because I always tried to protect that girl, as you would. For 30 years Peter Simpson has carried heartbreak. S01:E04 - Katherine Mary Knight. Morris said the rescue squad officers entered the freezing water because there was the slimmest chance Ebony had made it to shore and was still alive. Harris strangled stroke patient Peter Wennerbom, 62, in Wennerbom's flat in Wagga Wagga in October 1998. The loss of her daughter has understandably been hardest felt by Ebonys mother, Christine Simpson. She was killed by Andrew Peter Garforth, who was sentenced to life in jail. Ms Simpson argues that he should not be allowed to further his education by taking part in a prison course, as he should have to think about what he did every day. [7] It is one of two similar cases which were refused special leave. In 2005 aged 27 he was sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole. A WIN for the family of murdered schoolgirl, Ebony Simpson. working on his car near where Simpson had gotten off the bus. It emerged yesterday that Garforths prisoner status had been downgraded from A2 to B on the advice of the Serious Offenders Review Council. annual cost of Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. They should at some stage, clear the air, move on with their lives, and let him move on with his life as well.[8]. The Council notified Mrs Simpson. After her murder, Simpson and the parents of murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby, Garry and Grace Lynch, started the Homicide Victims' Support Group (HVSG). [2], Two days later, on 21 August, police found Simpson's body in a dam at a wildlife sanctuary near her home. Where Is Andrew Peter Garforth Now? Never to be released: Young men sentenced to life imprisonment since 1990. The Case of Andrew Garforth Politicising Grief Role of Victims in Sentencing and Security Classification Conclusion Overall, allowing community vitriol to be directed at prisoners like Andrew Garforth distracts from society's compassion for victims and their families, and does not help with their reintegration into everyday life. Still be getting those cuddles from my daughter.. Sat 16 Oct 1993 - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). Her hands and feet were still bound. Simpson spoke of a senior police officer, Jim Bailey, who he remembered helped coordinate the search after Ebony vanished when she got off a bus near her home. He will also be entitled to apply for such luxuries as a TV in his cell and a sandwich toaster. S01:E05 - Peter Norris Dupas. Mr Elliott was also furious at the serious offenders review councils decision, which was rubberstamped by Corrective Services boss Peter Severin. Gonzales maintains his innocence. A Current Affair quoted Justice Actions coordinator as having said that the Simpson family needs to get over it. Don't have an account? Garforth, now 56, is highly unlikely to ever His prisoner status was downgraded from A2 to B in July, a decision immediately reversed by Corrective Services Minister David Elliott. As they shared a coffee, Morris told Simpson that Ebony's case helped shape Morris' life and helped him successfully raise two sons. Richard William Leonard "The bow and arrow butcher" In 1994 Leonard fired an arrow into the heart of Stephen Dempsey, killed him then dismembered his body and kept it in a freezer. Simpson asked. He remains in maximum security at Goulburn, where prisoners are let out of their cells between 7am and 3.30pm. The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. Garforth is a child killer, we dont give privileges to child killers, he said. Season 1. So, after interviewing Simpson about the anniversary of his daughter's murder and the important work of the Homicide Victims Support Group, I asked Simpson about Constable Morris. "I'm just an average bloke who lost his daughter in a tragic way. "You are left with a life that you just got stuck with.". Garforth pleaded guilty to the abduction, sexual In late July 1999 he escaped from jail and spent the night with her. The court heard he feared his parents would take away his car and other privileges due to his poor university results. The responsibility of the state was made clear following the criminal trial of Andrew Garforth. Why do you think he needs to be doing a course?. Watch Crimes That Shook Australia - S1:E1 Ebony Simpson (2014) Online for Free | The Roku Channel | Roku The Roku Channel | Roku Sarah Carty for Daily Mail Australia Garforth brazenly joined the massive hunt for Ebony before he was arrested. "I just miss her so much," Mr Simpson, now 69 years old, told 9NEWS. Two years later, Vester fatally stabbed Brendan in Lithgow Jail. "We were a team," Morris explained to Simpson. Meet Peter & Valerie Garforth, long-time supporters of Leading Families Home. "It's very hard to put in words the impact that a murder has on the family. Were working to restore it. Page 12. He came onto our property, he joined the search. Andrew Peter Garforth, now 52, has a filed marked "never to be released" after being found guilty of the rape and murder of Ebony, nine, who was kidnapped while walking home from her school bus in Bargo, NSW, in 1992. "We had to go in we didn't want to believe what we probably knew was the truth that she was in the dam," Morris said. [7] However that was not true. Garforth bizarrely joined the huge search effort for Ebony in the days after her disappearance, but it quickly became apparent that he had been involved in her abduction. Hadley was stunned by Mr Elliotts response and immediately congratulated him for the stance. The group provides support to the families of murder victims and lobbies for victims' rights. "I'm a bit more at peace with it all now.". On 19 August 1992, 9 year old Ebony Simpson Over a hundred people began searching the area for Simpson, including police, firemen, State Emergency Service members, and volunteers. Hes a paedophile, hes a child murderer look back over his record, it will horrify you, Ms Simpson said. Ten days before he had attempted to murder his mother by poisoning. "She had her eyes closed, it looked like she was sleeping. , updated Justice for the Innocent been kidnapped rather than running away. This week, A Current Affair exclusively revealed that Ebony Simpson's killer, Andrew Garforth was being rewarded by the prison system with. the High Court in 1994. 3 min read. It later emerged he had a lengthy criminal record and had been on a good behaviour bond. However their conviction was quashed in 2011. 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