Remembering the victims

Remembering the victims

Karen Bell with three children who were killed by their father in the small southern NSW community of Perricoe.

Karen Bell with three children who were killed by their father in the small southern NSW community of Perricoe.

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November 24, 2008

Jack, Maddie and Bon Bell


The children were killed by their father Gary Bell in a murder suicide on June 28. In the days leading up to their deaths, Bell had been arrested for domestic violence but was released soon after. His estranged wife Karen, pictured above with the children, had taken out an apprehended violence order against him, and the Department of Community Services had been notified there were problems in the family.

Rachael Young


Rachael was shot in the head by her estranged partner, Stephen Downey, in front of her six-year-old daughter in 2006. Downey had been sentenced to nine months jail for breaching his apprehended violence order but was released on a good behaviour bond. He killed himself after he killed Rachael.

Jean Lennon


Jean's estranged husband, Hoss Majdalawi, shot her five times on the steps of Parramatta Family Court in 1996, after two years of breaches of apprehended violence orders and threats of suicide. He was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in jail for the crime, which was described as an execution.

Jody Galante


Mark Galante was sentenced to 27 years' jail for the murder of his pregnant wife, Jody. He reported her missing to police on January 7, 2006, saying he had last seen her when he dropped her near Parklea Markets. Her body was found in the Blue Mountains.

For help or advice regarding domestic violence in NSW call the hotline on freecall 1800 656 463 or 1800 671 442 for people with a speech or hearing impairment.

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1 comment:

Phoenix said...

Don't forget about Ingrid Poulson whose estranged husband ignored an AVO to kill her father and 2 young children.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1751835.htm

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2008/2325639.htm


http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2006/06/13/1149964534790.html

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