WRITINGS ON VIOLENCE

Examining the impact of violence on our community
CHILDREN LEFT WITH KILLERS

CHILDREN LEFT WITH KILLERS

At least four vulnerable children were allowed to spend time with two killers.Triple murderer Regina Arthurell was living with two children who were under the care of the state.Arthurell, formerly known as Reginald, killed Thomas Thornton and Venet Mulhall.Arthurell...

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DV PERP GETS BAIL BECAUSE OF TV SHOW

DV PERP GETS BAIL BECAUSE OF TV SHOW

Radio host and former footy player Barry Lea, 54, has used his appearance on Australian Survivor to gain bail on multiple offences.He was released by the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday, despite being charged for a raft of domestic violence offences including...

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‘MAX KILLED HAYLEY LAST NIGHT’

‘MAX KILLED HAYLEY LAST NIGHT’

'Max killed Hayley last night'. 'He smashed her head in'.The day after Hayley McClenahan-Ernst died in suspicious circumstances at her home in Kingswood, these words were allegedly texted by her abuser's relative. You can help me get a Royal Commission into the...

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YOU CAN HELP CREATE AMY’S LAW

YOU CAN HELP CREATE AMY’S LAW

This is a photo of Amy Bowden celebrating her last birthday before she was killed. She turns 29 today. Her family and friends will mourn her just a little more today, knowing she will be forever 26 years old.Amy died following an incident at her home in Redwood Park,...

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‘SHE HAD A HEART OF GOLD, HUGS OF GOLD’

‘SHE HAD A HEART OF GOLD, HUGS OF GOLD’

❤️HER NAME IS ERICA HAY!❤️ It wasn't enough that he murdered her. He also had go to the shops for beer and petrol afterwards. He had to her home on fire to cover up his crime. And when confronted by authorities he had to paint her as the 'author of her own...

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DV PERP EARNS TOP FOOTBALL CLUB ROLE

DV PERP EARNS TOP FOOTBALL CLUB ROLE

Here we are in the midst of a male violence epidemic and a football club is proudly proclaiming their latest appointment.A guy who pleaded guilty to a domestic violence assault on his former partner.West Australian businessman and Perth Heat chairman Rory Vassallo is...

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MURDERER CLAIMS HE WAS ‘SLEEPWALKING’

MURDERER CLAIMS HE WAS ‘SLEEPWALKING’

Anthony Eriksen stabbed Lisa Fenwick 28 times. She died on the floor of the bedroom of her Sydney home on April 9, 2023.He covered Lisa with a washcloth and called 000, saying he 'put a knife' into her.Lisa provided ongoing financial support for Eriksen and had just...

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YOUTH WORKER ‘HAD CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL’

YOUTH WORKER ‘HAD CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL’

Youth worker Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw is charged with eight counts of possessing child exploitation material. He is the 2026 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland and he works for Paroo Shire Council.A video and images were allegedly discovered on two electronic...

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‘SHE WAS A SEX WORKER. SHE WAS A PERSON’

‘SHE WAS A SEX WORKER. SHE WAS A PERSON’

❤️HER NAME IS JINGAI (MIMI) ZHANG!❤️ She was doing her job when he choked her to death. Then he told authorities she consented. Now he's running a cafe and living the life of a free man while her family and friends carry the burden of knowing there may never be a...

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MEDIA BOSS ‘DRAGGED PARTNER BY HAIR’

MEDIA BOSS ‘DRAGGED PARTNER BY HAIR’

One of the owners of ACM - which publishes multiple media outlets including the Canberra Times - is accused of domestic violence assaults against his partner.Antony Catalano allegedly dragged her by the hair and ankles and tried to hit her with an iron at their home...

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MEDAL RECIPIENT ‘HOG-TIED’ CHILDREN

MEDAL RECIPIENT ‘HOG-TIED’ CHILDREN

Not only did Cody Haywood Schaeffer avoid going to jail for multiple assaults on boys, he's still got all of his awards including an Order of Australia Medal.Schaeffer committed assaults on many vulnerable children he met through his charity Borderline Australia.He...

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‘REST PEACEFULLY, SWEET LITTLE CHARLIE’

‘REST PEACEFULLY, SWEET LITTLE CHARLIE’

❤️HER NAME IS CHARLIE NOWLAND❤️ There's so many moments in her far-too short life that should break everyone's heart.A little girl who deserved to grow strong and proud reduced to skin and bones, covered in lice and grime, neglected to death while her mother used...

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