Current Claremont Murders Discussion & Edwards trial updates

[Likeamystery]

What I can gather thus far from snippets of Defence objections to State witness statements: State will rely on EB (first wife) evidence heavily (& of course the DNA links as well as other witnesses)

e.g.- BRE & EB separated mid-1995. EB said BRE caught her and DF kissing around Jan 1996 - and that this event may be the trigger for BRE's emotional upset to attack random females. State are saying BRE had opportunity and the propensity to attack SS on 26 January 1996 - BRE lived alone at this time (and lived alone during all the CSK trio attack/murders = "opportunity" and no partner to answer to). EB moved out early 1996 which left BRE alone in the house in Huntingdale.

EB told BRE she was pregnant with DF child around Apr/May/June 1996. State says that this evidence is relevant because it shows that the accused was in a state of upset or emotional turmoil at the time of the death of JR on 9 June 1996

State says that the personal circumstances of BRE form part of its circumstantial case and that a pattern of behaviour can be gleaned, namely that where there is a decline in his personal relationships offending conduct is more likely to occur....EB said BRE showed up with divorce papers whilst she was heavily pregnant & "BRE asked if it was definitely DF's child") EB last saw BRE early 1997 CG went missing 15 March 1997.

They have added SS murder (body has not been found) to his original charges - as State want to prove to Judge Hall BRE had the MO, the propensity, and the opportunity (and was triggered to attack through all his emotional upset) as per his guilty plea 1990 HH attack.

Thanks Eaglette,
You're explanation is excellent and interesting to read. Perhaps you should consider becoming a writer!

 

[Krusty Crab]

does anyone know what could of brought on this emotional issue in BRE to start with? a rational person doesnt decide to attack others just because their partner was unfaithful. what was the original upset that set this pot simmering, before the first wifes infidelity turned it onto rapid boil? did bre parents divorce? did he have issues with the partner in his first relationship? just seems strange to go from nothing to attacking people.

 

[BFew]

just seems strange to go from nothing to attacking people.

Except he is not alleged to have gone from nothing to the 1990 Hollywood Hospital assault.

For starters there's the Huntingdale 1988 charges.

And what many assume are likely to be other prior to 1990 offences he has not been charged with (yet).

 

[Likeamystery]

Except he is not alleged to have gone from nothing to the 1990 Hollywood Hospital assault.

For starters there's the Huntingdale 1988 charges.

And what many assume are likely to be other prior to 1990 offences he has not been charged with (yet).

I thought the prosecution was finished with presenting any alleged earlier offences. Justice Hall has mentioned that beforehand, he said something about drawing a line in the sand.

 

[Krusty Crab]

Except he is not alleged to have gone from nothing to the 1990 Hollywood Hospital assault.

For starters there's the Huntingdale 1988 charges.

And what many assume are likely to be other prior to 1990 offences he has not been charged with (yet).

whats the other offences from prior to 1990 that he hasn't been charged with?

perhaps my comment of attacking people covered a bit. i also meant the huntingdale offences. what was the motivation? he had a penchant for silky undies, which progressed to attempted rape, then another attempted rape, then rape, then abduction and rape. but what started the underwear fixation, and the urge to act on it? propensity evidence leads us to believe that the later crimes had him acting out after upheaval from his relationship with his partner. what about the earlier crimes? was there a gf at the source there too? most people dont get that much of a fixation on female underwear, and then act on it. and the ones that do, how many of them then progress to attempted rape and further? so what was the initial stimulus?

 

[Kurve]

whats the other offences from prior to 1990 that he hasn't been charged with?

IMO there's likely to be a host of other more minor offences that have been uncovered recently that would be beyond the statute of limitations in WA.

 

[Likeamystery]

IMO there's likely to be a host of other more minor offences that have been uncovered recently that would be beyond the statute of limitations in WA.

If, in the event, the accused committed a crime when he was 17 or 18 and that crime was reported to the police back then, the statute of limitations wouldn't have expired because it was reported.

If Special Crimes were working at a backlog of crimes, and came up with something they'd need time to process the DNA.

Would the DPP be saving the best for last?

 

[Kurve]

If, in the event, the accused committed a crime when he was 17 or 18 and that crime was reported to the police back then, the statute of limitations wouldn't have expired because it was reported.

It's my understanding that while there's no time limit to lay charges for an indictable offence in WA, on minor or simple offences a charge has to be laid within 12 months of the alleged date of the offence. In some cases faster than that but WA is constantly tweaking those laws as recently as last year. Proving historical lesser offences, particularly if they're about thirty years old can be difficult and I wouldn't anticipate BRE to be hit with any of them if he's convicted of the most serious.

 

[Eaglette01]

Claremont serial killings: accused had 'pent up anger'

MENTAL health assessments of the man accused of the Claremont serial killings concluded he

www.communitynews.com.au

Like A MYSTERY - you might want to have a look at the Media thread sets out timelines eg:

Huntingdale prowler evidence Summary of evidence

1. In and around late 1987 and 1988, a series of incidents occurred in the Huntingdale area that involved a person trespassing on, or entering into, residences and stealing women's underwear and other garments. The evidence relied upon in this regard is as follows.[38]
2. In or about midJanuary 1988, an apricotcoloured silk kimono and white women's underwear were stolen from a clothesline at 76 Harpenden Street, Huntingdale. This kimono was subsequently found at the scene of the Huntingdale offences (counts 1 and 2) on 15 February 1988.
3. On Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 3.00 am, a man attempted to break into a house at Lot 3 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The man was disturbed by the occupants of the residence and left the area. He was described as being approximately 30 years of age, 180 cm tall with short dark hair, of chubby or solid build and wearing a 'wrap around' garment. That garment was described as being like a sarong or like what 'the Japanese wear' which was colourful and came 'down to his leg'.
4. Later the same morning, that is, on Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 4.10 am, a man broke into a residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale and was found by the female occupant to be standing in a spare bedroom of the house searching through drawers of an antique dresser. The female occupant ran to her bedroom where she screamed for help. The man ran off. The man was described as Caucasian, with a fair complexion, thin to average build, not muscly, approximately 180 cm tall, aged between 19 and 21 years old, with dark short hair which was in a neat short back and sides style, clean shaven, brown eyes, black eyebrows, bare feet and clean in appearance. The man was described as wearing a blue satin silky dressing gown or nightwear which appeared to be quite feminine with white shorts with a pattern on them.
5. Two days later, on 23 January 1988, between 9.00 pm and 10.00 pm, a person tried to break into the same residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The person was disturbed by the barking of the occupant's dog after having removed the flyscreen of the female occupant's bedroom window.
6. On Thursday, 28 January 1988, at approximately 9.30 pm, a man peered over the fence into the residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. At that time, the female occupant was in her yard feeding her animals. The man was described as a 180 cm tall, slim build, dark and identical to the man seen at the same residence by the same female occupant in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 21 January 1988. The female occupant of the house assisted in the compilation of an identikit sketch of this man, which is alleged to be broadly consistent with the way the accused looked at the relevant time.
7. On two occasions between a few days to two weeks apart, in or around January and early February 1988, female garments were stolen from a clothesline at Lot 1401 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale. At least two bras, four pairs of underwear, three pairs of tights and a white satin threequarter length kimono with oriental flowers embroidered on each side at the front were stolen.
8. On Thursday, 11 February 1988, at approximately 1.00 am, a man broke into a residence at Lot 1386 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale and went to the master bedroom of the house. The female occupant woke to the noise of rustling in her bedside drawer. She saw the man crouched down near the drawers. He then fled from the house without saying anything. He was described as wearing some form of 'flowing garment' which was 'similar to a kimono' and was light in colour.
9. Later the same morning at approximately 2.30 am, a man was seen at the rear sliding door of 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale trying to open the door. The man was disturbed by a neighbour, causing him to run off and jump over the fence. The man did not say anything to witnesses during this incident. The man was described as approximately 5 foot 11 inches (180 cm) tall, very slim, jet black hair, a standard man's haircut, light-coloured skin, wearing 'something really funny...like a dressing gown' which had long sleeves and came to just below the knee. The man had nothing in his hands, was not wearing glasses and had no beard. Police attended at the residence and conducted a fingerprint examination. Three partial latent fingerprints and one latent palm impression were obtained from the rear sliding door. In December 2016, following the arrest of the accused, a comparison was undertaken with the accused's fingerprints. The prosecution case is that three out of the four latent fingerprints can be identified as being those of the accused. A foot impression of a bare right foot was also located in the sand at the scene. This impression was compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. The prosecution case is that the accused cannot be excluded from having created this foot impression.
10. In the late hours of Saturday, 8 October 1988, or the early hours of Sunday, 9 October 1988, a female occupant of 78A Harpenden Road, Huntingdale opened the rear glass sliding door of her residence to let out her cat. She left the door open and went to have a shower. On her way to the shower, she noticed that her toilet door which she normally left ajar was closed. She showered for approximately 15 minutes before dressing and walking back past the toilet door. As she did so, a man opened the toilet door and rushed out at her. He pushed her against the wall with force causing her to fall to the floor. The intruder then stood over her and slapped her repeatedly around her head and neck. She received bruises on both sides of her back as well as on her neck. She described the man as wearing 'something similar to a ladies' satin nightie' and 'layers of what appeared to be ladies' clothing'. He was barefoot and had underpants over his head, but his eyes were exposed. He was about 6 foot 1 inch tall and slim to medium build. The female occupant fought back and managed to punch the intruder to the face a few times. She also kneed him to the groin. At that time, she noticed that her young daughter was standing nearby. The intruder looked at the child and fled out the rear sliding door. The female occupant saw him jump over the rear fence. The man did not say anything to the female occupant during this incident. Police attended and took photographs of bare foot impressions in the sand around the perimeter of the house. The impressions were later compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. It is the prosecution case that the accused cannot be excluded as having created three out of the four foot impressions obtained.
11. During the period that the Huntingdale prowler series of incidents occurred, the accused was 19 years of age, approximately 183 cm tall, slim to medium build with short dark hair and of fair complexion. He lived with his family at 144 Gay Street, Huntingdale, which was within a 1 km radius of all of the residences connected with these events.[39]

BRE in Huntingdale '80s - charged with the B&E in the dark and lying on the sleeping girl. Closing the door to her parents room - cutting off the telephone line. Left the Kimono at the attack site.......

Perhaps he knew the layout of this home. Perhaps he had wanted to "date the victim" and she rebuked him. Perhaps all the victims rebuked him - and he went nuts. There has been talk of an older GF. A GF putting pressure on him to "propose". Pressure he can't deal with.

We (sleuths) would be guessing unless we met him to ask why BRE attacked back in '80s - maybe he could never get a girlfriend but, his brother could (sibling rivalry).

The best/professional person to get any insight was the Pysch after HH 1990 attack:
The psychiatrist said Edwards was “emotionally constricted” and it was unlikely the sources of frustration he cited were “the entire explanation”.
The psychologist similarly reported Edwards had a “displacement of feeling”, which Justice Stephen Hall said was essentially the prosecution’s “emotional upset” argument.
Prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo agreed.
“Something wrong is done to him (by someone) close to him … and he then takes it out on someone he doesn’t know,” Ms Barbagallo said.
She has previously argued the breakdown of Edwards’ relationship in early 1996 coincided with the timing of the first of three murders, and no more followed after he met someone new. (sorry for repeating this verbatim)
The State is relying heavily on the Emotional Upset evidence; and there is plenty.
State also has not revealed their "whole evidence" - I'm sure they'll have something to pack a punch coming up this month:

Next hearing 21 Oct & 22 Oct 2019.

 

[Likeamystery]

Claremont serial killings: accused had 'pent up anger'

MENTAL health assessments of the man accused of the Claremont serial killings concluded he

www.communitynews.com.au

Like A MYSTERY - you might want to have a look at the Media thread sets out timelimes eg:

Huntingdale prowler evidence Summary of evidence

1. In and around late 1987 and 1988, a series of incidents occurred in the Huntingdale area that involved a person trespassing on, or entering into, residences and stealing women's underwear and other garments. The evidence relied upon in this regard is as follows.[38]
2. In or about midJanuary 1988, an apricotcoloured silk kimono and white women's underwear were stolen from a clothesline at 76 Harpenden Street, Huntingdale. This kimono was subsequently found at the scene of the Huntingdale offences (counts 1 and 2) on 15 February 1988.
3. On Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 3.00 am, a man attempted to break into a house at Lot 3 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The man was disturbed by the occupants of the residence and left the area. He was described as being approximately 30 years of age, 180 cm tall with short dark hair, of chubby or solid build and wearing a 'wrap around' garment. That garment was described as being like a sarong or like what 'the Japanese wear' which was colourful and came 'down to his leg'.
4. Later the same morning, that is, on Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 4.10 am, a man broke into a residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale and was found by the female occupant to be standing in a spare bedroom of the house searching through drawers of an antique dresser. The female occupant ran to her bedroom where she screamed for help. The man ran off. The man was described as Caucasian, with a fair complexion, thin to average build, not muscly, approximately 180 cm tall, aged between 19 and 21 years old, with dark short hair which was in a neat short back and sides style, clean shaven, brown eyes, black eyebrows, bare feet and clean in appearance. The man was described as wearing a blue satin silky dressing gown or nightwear which appeared to be quite feminine with white shorts with a pattern on them.
5. Two days later, on 23 January 1988, between 9.00 pm and 10.00 pm, a person tried to break into the same residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The person was disturbed by the barking of the occupant's dog after having removed the flyscreen of the female occupant's bedroom window.
6. On Thursday, 28 January 1988, at approximately 9.30 pm, a man peered over the fence into the residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. At that time, the female occupant was in her yard feeding her animals. The man was described as a 180 cm tall, slim build, dark and identical to the man seen at the same residence by the same female occupant in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 21 January 1988. The female occupant of the house assisted in the compilation of an identikit sketch of this man, which is alleged to be broadly consistent with the way the accused looked at the relevant time.
7. On two occasions between a few days to two weeks apart, in or around January and early February 1988, female garments were stolen from a clothesline at Lot 1401 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale. At least two bras, four pairs of underwear, three pairs of tights and a white satin threequarter length kimono with oriental flowers embroidered on each side at the front were stolen.
8. On Thursday, 11 February 1988, at approximately 1.00 am, a man broke into a residence at Lot 1386 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale and went to the master bedroom of the house. The female occupant woke to the noise of rustling in her bedside drawer. She saw the man crouched down near the drawers. He then fled from the house without saying anything. He was described as wearing some form of 'flowing garment' which was 'similar to a kimono' and was light in colour.
9. Later the same morning at approximately 2.30 am, a man was seen at the rear sliding door of 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale trying to open the door. The man was disturbed by a neighbour, causing him to run off and jump over the fence. The man did not say anything to witnesses during this incident. The man was described as approximately 5 foot 11 inches (180 cm) tall, very slim, jet black hair, a standard man's haircut, light-coloured skin, wearing 'something really funny...like a dressing gown' which had long sleeves and came to just below the knee. The man had nothing in his hands, was not wearing glasses and had no beard. Police attended at the residence and conducted a fingerprint examination. Three partial latent fingerprints and one latent palm impression were obtained from the rear sliding door. In December 2016, following the arrest of the accused, a comparison was undertaken with the accused's fingerprints. The prosecution case is that three out of the four latent fingerprints can be identified as being those of the accused. A foot impression of a bare right foot was also located in the sand at the scene. This impression was compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. The prosecution case is that the accused cannot be excluded from having created this foot impression.
10. In the late hours of Saturday, 8 October 1988, or the early hours of Sunday, 9 October 1988, a female occupant of 78A Harpenden Road, Huntingdale opened the rear glass sliding door of her residence to let out her cat. She left the door open and went to have a shower. On her way to the shower, she noticed that her toilet door which she normally left ajar was closed. She showered for approximately 15 minutes before dressing and walking back past the toilet door. As she did so, a man opened the toilet door and rushed out at her. He pushed her against the wall with force causing her to fall to the floor. The intruder then stood over her and slapped her repeatedly around her head and neck. She received bruises on both sides of her back as well as on her neck. She described the man as wearing 'something similar to a ladies' satin nightie' and 'layers of what appeared to be ladies' clothing'. He was barefoot and had underpants over his head, but his eyes were exposed. He was about 6 foot 1 inch tall and slim to medium build. The female occupant fought back and managed to punch the intruder to the face a few times. She also kneed him to the groin. At that time, she noticed that her young daughter was standing nearby. The intruder looked at the child and fled out the rear sliding door. The female occupant saw him jump over the rear fence. The man did not say anything to the female occupant during this incident. Police attended and took photographs of bare foot impressions in the sand around the perimeter of the house. The impressions were later compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. It is the prosecution case that the accused cannot be excluded as having created three out of the four foot impressions obtained.
11. During the period that the Huntingdale prowler series of incidents occurred, the accused was 19 years of age, approximately 183 cm tall, slim to medium build with short dark hair and of fair complexion. He lived with his family at 144 Gay Street, Huntingdale, which was within a 1 km radius of all of the residences connected with these events.[39]

BRE in Huntingdale '80s - charged with the B&E in the dark and lying on the sleeping girl. Closing the door to her parents room - cutting off the telephone line. Left the Kimono at the attack site.......

Perhaps he knew the layout of this home. Perhaps he had wanted to "date the victim" and she rebuked him. Perhaps all the victims rebuked him - and he went nuts. There has been talk of an older GF. A GF putting pressure on him to "propose". Pressure he can't deal with.

We (sleuths) would be guessing unless we met him to ask why BRE attacked back in '80s - maybe he could never get a girlfriend but, his brother could (sibling rivalry).

The best/professional person to get any insight was the Pysch after HH 1990 attack:
The psychiatrist said Edwards was “emotionally constricted” and it was unlikely the sources of frustration he cited were “the entire explanation”.
The psychologist similarly reported Edwards had a “displacement of feeling”, which Justice Stephen Hall said was essentially the prosecution’s “emotional upset” argument.
Prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo agreed.
“Something wrong is done to him (by someone) close to him … and he then takes it out on someone he doesn’t know,” Ms Barbagallo said.
She has previously argued the breakdown of Edwards’ relationship in early 1996 coincided with the timing of the first of three murders, and no more followed after he met someone new. (sorry for repeating this verbatim)
The State is relying heavily on the Emotional Upset evidence; and there is plenty.
State also has not revealed their "whole evidence" - I'm sure they'll be something to pack a punch coming up this month:

Next hearing 21 Oct & 22 Oct 2019.

Thanks Eaglette great post! With regard to the 1988/89 break-in's, they were all on main roads. It looks like they form a square or rectangular pattern. My thoughts are its similar to the 180deg line on which the two victims were placed. Could it be possible that the 1988/89 break-in's were random or something important to him - like he broke into places at certain coordinates.
Perhaps whilst driving past properties, he simply noticed an attractive lady and went back at night.

 

[Eaglette01]

Thanks Eaglette great post! With regard to the 1988/89 break-in's, they were all on main roads. It looks like they form a square or rectangular pattern. My thoughts are its similar to the 180deg line on which the two victims were placed. Could it be possible that the 1988/89 break-in's were random or something important to him - like he broke into places at certain coordinates.
Perhaps whilst driving past properties, he simply noticed an attractive lady and went back at night.

I think the latter.
IMO I think he followed and watched and waited and picked off his prey. Vulnerable single women alone (whether they lived nearby or were walking down Highways). Look at how BRE got his rocks off with written stories on his computer of picking up drunk women and attacking. His Telstra job was the perfect cover for carrying gaffer tape - electrical tape - cord - pliers - tarps - knifes - and, of course "being in the proximity of clubs under the guise of "working late".

 

[Likeamystery]

I think the latter.
IMO I think he followed and watched and waited and picked off his pray. Vulnerable single women alone (whether they lived nearby or were walking down Highways). Look at how BRE got his rocks off with written stories on his computer of picking up drunk women and attacking. His Telstra job was the perfect cover for carrying gaffer tape - electrical tape - cord - pliers - tarps - knifes - and, of course "being in the proximity of clubs under the guise of "working late".

There must have been a time beforehand, when he watched the women, there hasn't been mention of any of the women having male partners. Seemingly, he chose women who were alone or perhaps their partner was working away. Perhaps he knew they were alone by Telstra's revenue data base - ie. one name on the phone bill.

BREs job provided an alibi and what seems a good one. A Telstra worker was seen on several occasions and apparently didn't even get interviewed. At the time, if asked, he was working nearby and sitting having a break.

Also, I wonder what they found on his home PC. The PC of someone who likes to dress as a woman, could that contain photos. These are only my opinions and thoughts.

 

[one eyed spy]

A Telstra worker was seen on several occasions and apparently didn't even get interviewed. At the time, if asked, he was working nearby and sitting having a break.

When was this Telstra worker approached & where?

 

[Likeamystery]

When was this Telstra worker approached & where?

What I meant was, if he had been approached his excuse may have been that he was sitting having a break.

 

[zedx]

Claremont serial killings: accused had 'pent up anger'

MENTAL health assessments of the man accused of the Claremont serial killings concluded he

www.communitynews.com.au

Like A MYSTERY - you might want to have a look at the Media thread sets out timelines eg:

Huntingdale prowler evidence Summary of evidence

1. In and around late 1987 and 1988, a series of incidents occurred in the Huntingdale area that involved a person trespassing on, or entering into, residences and stealing women's underwear and other garments. The evidence relied upon in this regard is as follows.[38]
2. In or about midJanuary 1988, an apricotcoloured silk kimono and white women's underwear were stolen from a clothesline at 76 Harpenden Street, Huntingdale. This kimono was subsequently found at the scene of the Huntingdale offences (counts 1 and 2) on 15 February 1988.
3. On Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 3.00 am, a man attempted to break into a house at Lot 3 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The man was disturbed by the occupants of the residence and left the area. He was described as being approximately 30 years of age, 180 cm tall with short dark hair, of chubby or solid build and wearing a 'wrap around' garment. That garment was described as being like a sarong or like what 'the Japanese wear' which was colourful and came 'down to his leg'.
4. Later the same morning, that is, on Thursday, 21 January 1988, at approximately 4.10 am, a man broke into a residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale and was found by the female occupant to be standing in a spare bedroom of the house searching through drawers of an antique dresser. The female occupant ran to her bedroom where she screamed for help. The man ran off. The man was described as Caucasian, with a fair complexion, thin to average build, not muscly, approximately 180 cm tall, aged between 19 and 21 years old, with dark short hair which was in a neat short back and sides style, clean shaven, brown eyes, black eyebrows, bare feet and clean in appearance. The man was described as wearing a blue satin silky dressing gown or nightwear which appeared to be quite feminine with white shorts with a pattern on them.
5. Two days later, on 23 January 1988, between 9.00 pm and 10.00 pm, a person tried to break into the same residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. The person was disturbed by the barking of the occupant's dog after having removed the flyscreen of the female occupant's bedroom window.
6. On Thursday, 28 January 1988, at approximately 9.30 pm, a man peered over the fence into the residence at 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale. At that time, the female occupant was in her yard feeding her animals. The man was described as a 180 cm tall, slim build, dark and identical to the man seen at the same residence by the same female occupant in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 21 January 1988. The female occupant of the house assisted in the compilation of an identikit sketch of this man, which is alleged to be broadly consistent with the way the accused looked at the relevant time.
7. On two occasions between a few days to two weeks apart, in or around January and early February 1988, female garments were stolen from a clothesline at Lot 1401 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale. At least two bras, four pairs of underwear, three pairs of tights and a white satin threequarter length kimono with oriental flowers embroidered on each side at the front were stolen.
8. On Thursday, 11 February 1988, at approximately 1.00 am, a man broke into a residence at Lot 1386 Bullfinch Street, Huntingdale and went to the master bedroom of the house. The female occupant woke to the noise of rustling in her bedside drawer. She saw the man crouched down near the drawers. He then fled from the house without saying anything. He was described as wearing some form of 'flowing garment' which was 'similar to a kimono' and was light in colour.
9. Later the same morning at approximately 2.30 am, a man was seen at the rear sliding door of 61 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale trying to open the door. The man was disturbed by a neighbour, causing him to run off and jump over the fence. The man did not say anything to witnesses during this incident. The man was described as approximately 5 foot 11 inches (180 cm) tall, very slim, jet black hair, a standard man's haircut, light-coloured skin, wearing 'something really funny...like a dressing gown' which had long sleeves and came to just below the knee. The man had nothing in his hands, was not wearing glasses and had no beard. Police attended at the residence and conducted a fingerprint examination. Three partial latent fingerprints and one latent palm impression were obtained from the rear sliding door. In December 2016, following the arrest of the accused, a comparison was undertaken with the accused's fingerprints. The prosecution case is that three out of the four latent fingerprints can be identified as being those of the accused. A foot impression of a bare right foot was also located in the sand at the scene. This impression was compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. The prosecution case is that the accused cannot be excluded from having created this foot impression.
10. In the late hours of Saturday, 8 October 1988, or the early hours of Sunday, 9 October 1988, a female occupant of 78A Harpenden Road, Huntingdale opened the rear glass sliding door of her residence to let out her cat. She left the door open and went to have a shower. On her way to the shower, she noticed that her toilet door which she normally left ajar was closed. She showered for approximately 15 minutes before dressing and walking back past the toilet door. As she did so, a man opened the toilet door and rushed out at her. He pushed her against the wall with force causing her to fall to the floor. The intruder then stood over her and slapped her repeatedly around her head and neck. She received bruises on both sides of her back as well as on her neck. She described the man as wearing 'something similar to a ladies' satin nightie' and 'layers of what appeared to be ladies' clothing'. He was barefoot and had underpants over his head, but his eyes were exposed. He was about 6 foot 1 inch tall and slim to medium build. The female occupant fought back and managed to punch the intruder to the face a few times. She also kneed him to the groin. At that time, she noticed that her young daughter was standing nearby. The intruder looked at the child and fled out the rear sliding door. The female occupant saw him jump over the rear fence. The man did not say anything to the female occupant during this incident. Police attended and took photographs of bare foot impressions in the sand around the perimeter of the house. The impressions were later compared to foot impressions obtained from the accused in November 2017. It is the prosecution case that the accused cannot be excluded as having created three out of the four foot impressions obtained.
11. During the period that the Huntingdale prowler series of incidents occurred, the accused was 19 years of age, approximately 183 cm tall, slim to medium build with short dark hair and of fair complexion. He lived with his family at 144 Gay Street, Huntingdale, which was within a 1 km radius of all of the residences connected with these events.[39]

BRE in Huntingdale '80s - charged with the B&E in the dark and lying on the sleeping girl. Closing the door to her parents room - cutting off the telephone line. Left the Kimono at the attack site.......

Perhaps he knew the layout of this home. Perhaps he had wanted to "date the victim" and she rebuked him. Perhaps all the victims rebuked him - and he went nuts. There has been talk of an older GF. A GF putting pressure on him to "propose". Pressure he can't deal with.

We (sleuths) would be guessing unless we met him to ask why BRE attacked back in '80s - maybe he could never get a girlfriend but, his brother could (sibling rivalry).

The best/professional person to get any insight was the Pysch after HH 1990 attack:
The psychiatrist said Edwards was “emotionally constricted” and it was unlikely the sources of frustration he cited were “the entire explanation”.
The psychologist similarly reported Edwards had a “displacement of feeling”, which Justice Stephen Hall said was essentially the prosecution’s “emotional upset” argument.
Prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo agreed.
“Something wrong is done to him (by someone) close to him … and he then takes it out on someone he doesn’t know,” Ms Barbagallo said.
She has previously argued the breakdown of Edwards’ relationship in early 1996 coincided with the timing of the first of three murders, and no more followed after he met someone new. (sorry for repeating this verbatim)
The State is relying heavily on the Emotional Upset evidence; and there is plenty.
State also has not revealed their "whole evidence" - I'm sure they'll have something to pack a punch coming up this month:

Next hearing 21 Oct & 22 Oct 2019.

Thank you Eaglette, very interesting time line! I feel so sorry for the lady at no 61, seems like he was determined to steal something of hers! She must have been terrified! I find it quite bizarre that all these residences were almost in a square? Was he scoping out prey while doing BOG laps? or did he just like everything to be in some sort of order? Followed them home from IGA? Aprox 9 instances reported here, can we assume there were much more? They appear to all have been committed on a Thursday or Saturday night? coincidence? or reason? Quite a few people were able to get quite a good look at him? Seems very strange he wasn't recognized? He lived so close. The instances seemed to escalate to the assault in October. Was this when his family went to Bali? At 19 he would have had his drivers license and have been working at Telstra, very odd behaviour for a 19 year old, surely someone must have noticed something? If he was still living at home, he must have had his "outfits' very well hidden! i know I still tidied my 19 year olds room, but then I didn't snoop, but if I had cause i would have!

 

[Likeamystery]

Thank you Eaglette, very interesting time line! I feel so sorry for the lady at no 61, seems like he was determined to steal something of hers! She must have been terrified! I find it quite bizarre that all these residences were almost in a square? Was he scoping out prey while doing BOG laps? or did he just like everything to be in some sort of order? Followed them home from IGA? Aprox 9 instances reported here, can we assume there were much more? They appear to all have been committed on a Thursday or Saturday night? coincidence? or reason? Quite a few people were able to get quite a good look at him? Seems very strange he wasn't recognized? He lived so close. The instances seemed to escalate to the assault in October. Was this when his family went to Bali? At 19 he would have had his drivers license and have been working at Telstra, very odd behaviour for a 19 year old, surely someone must have noticed something? If he was still living at home, he must have had his "outfits' very well hidden! i know I still tidied my 19 year olds room, but then I didn't snoop, but if I had cause i would have!

Performing bog laps seems very plausible. I recall Huntingdale Rd being a no through road about 1985 - accessible from Balfour Rd. Can anyone remember when the shopping centre on Huntingdale Rd was built?

Good pick up the Thursday or Saturday nights. Late night shopping Thursday nights. Perhaps the women were followed from the Huntingdale Rd shopping centre.

 

[Kurve]

Not long to go now to trial, unless he tries to make some sort of deal beforehand. Just the glimmer of a chance at parole if he tells them where Sarah is maybe.

 

[Kurve]

Good pick up the Thursday or Saturday nights. Late night shopping Thursday nights. Perhaps the women were followed from the Huntingdale Rd shopping centre.

Or when his parents were out and he had the place to himself.

One of my kids is well over 6' and there's no way I wouldn't not notice he was up to something shifty coming and going. Especially if he was in a flowing nightie and I'd be asking where he got it from. The answer I'd likely get though is that one of his friends gave it to him and it was some sort of fancy dress prank or he'd lost a bet or something similar.

 

[Likeamystery]

Or when his parents were out and he had the place to himself.

One of my kids is well over 6' and there's no way I wouldn't not notice he was up to something shifty coming and going. Especially if he was in a flowing nightie and I'd be asking where he got it from. The answer I'd likely get though is that one of his friends gave it to him and it was some sort of fancy dress prank or he'd lost a bet or something similar.

If the parents were out shopping, that leaves about 2-hours for prowling. It's hard to imagine someone leaving the house dressed up though, especially as there were two younger siblings at home too. It makes more sense that he left the house and changed clothes whilst out. Around that area were some bush blocks. This scenario is only hyperthetical.

 

[Kurve]

If the parents were out shopping, that leaves about 2-hours for prowling. It's hard to imagine someone leaving the house dressed up though, especially as there were two younger siblings at home too. It makes more sense that he left the house and changed clothes whilst out. Around that area were some bush blocks. This scenario is only hyperthetical.

Garage or shed even, went in and out through his bedroom window?

Nimble enough to do it and he was seen jumping fences so I'd think he spent a bit of time lurking about in people's backyards avoiding the fronts where most of the lighting is. It would be interesting to know if there were any reports in that section of dogs being beaten or baited. A guard / barking dog is a prowler's enemy.

 

[Eaglette01]

I lived in that area 1983-1996 - and, there was no mention of dog baiting. Our dog chased a prowler late one night mid 80's - Prowler had taken the flyscreen off my sisters bedroom window - Prowlers hands (male) were inside the window (both brother and sister saw) and we set the dog out to "sic" the Prowler; who jumped over the side fence with 1 jump (dog barking like a maniac after his heels) my Mum screaming "next time the dog will get ya". The cops did nothing "no finger prints" from flyscreen - said "a peeping tom - lucky you have a big dog". Hopeless mob really WAPOL.

That poor female at 61 Huntingdale Road endured 4 offences within 21 days and, WAPOL finally took finger prints and foot prints which have only now proved fruitful and matching BRE.

I thought my 2 home burglaries in 14 months was time enough "to get out of town"............(pfft - poor lady at No 61 !!!)

How brazen by a prowler @ No 61 "seen in a spare room" at 4am - to go back again 2 days later betwen 9pm-10pm - to be chased/scared by a dog after removing a flyscreen - 5 days later at 9.30pm (seen again) peering over a fence - and then 2 weeks later at 2.30am trying to break in by a back sliding door (seen/disturbed by a neighbour) prowler flees.

It must be noted this area of Huntingdale/Gosnells was semi-rural and large blocks. Loads of paddocks and bush area. Hardly NO street lighting up those streets mentioned. It was scary in the car driving up those back roads that linked to Southern River Road.

BRE could ride his bike to Gosnells High School along the back way from Gay Street - and thus would know all the people on the street I reckon - or, his brother did know them - & dated them. Riding bikes etc to and from primary school - he'd know 6km radius like the back of his hand - he'd know ALL the shortcuts.

 

[Kurve]

I lived in that area 1983-1996 - and, there was no mention of dog baiting. Our dog chased a prowler late one night mid 80's - Prowler had taken the flyscreen off my sisters bedroom window - Prowlers hands (male) were inside the window (both brother and sister saw) and we set the dog out to "sic" the Prowler; who jumped over the side fence with 1 jump (dog barking like a maniac after his heels) my Mum screaming "next time the dog will get ya". The cops did nothing "no finger prints" from flyscreen - said "a peeping tom - lucky you have a big dog". Hopeless mob really WAPOL.

It's great to get a feel for the area from someone who was there, thanks for sharing Eaglette01

 

[Likeamystery]

Garage or shed even, went in and out through his bedroom window?

Nimble enough to do it and he was seen jumping fences so I'd think he spent a bit of time lurking about in people's backyards avoiding the fronts where most of the lighting is. It would be interesting to know if there were any reports in that section of dogs being beaten or baited. A guard / barking dog is a prowler's enemy.

Those properties in Huntingdale Rd would have been very new back then. Some of the neighbours houses were possibly still being built.

 

[Kurve]

Those properties in Huntingdale Rd would have been very new back then. Some of the neighbours houses were possibly still being built.

This aerial map numbering the prowler events was interesting, it looks like an old aerial but I can't tell exactly how old it was. Maybe someone from the area might have a better idea. I've cropped and tried to sharpen it up a bit.

 

[Likeamystery]

This aerial map numbering the prowler events was interesting, it looks like an old aerial but I can't tell exactly how old it was. Maybe someone from the area might have a better idea. I've cropped and tried to sharpen it up a bit.

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I lived in Huntingdale 1984 to 1990. From what I can remember Huntingdale Rd (IGA vicinity) was built circa 1987 the streets behind Huntingdale Rd were either bushland or undeveloped suburbia (just bitumen streets). That's undeveloped land south-west of Huntingdale Rd to Bullfinch St. In 1987/88 the houses along Huntingdale Rd probably didn't have a backdoor neighbour or any neighbours who could witness him.

In 1984 Balfour Rd extended through to Gay St and Harpenden St extended to Bullfinch/Bronzewing St (not Gay St)

Hope this helps.