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Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.

AAP · Jan 29

Mokbel argues he suffered a miscarriage of justice

Underworld kingpin Tony Mokbel claims police, prosecutors and barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo tainted his drug-trafficking convictions.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Prosecutors fight damning findings in Mokbel appeal

The Director of Public Prosecutions is challenging findings made against police in drug kingpin Tony Mokbel's drug conviction appeal.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

Uni Lecturer Adam Brown Jailed For 24 Years For Murdering Wife Chen Cheng At Their Melb Home

"It is clear you had an opportunity to stop, put the knife down and walk away from the argument. Instead you engaged in what you knew to be morally abhorrent behaviour."

Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2023

University lecturer Adam Brown jailed for 24 years for stabbing murder of wife Chen Cheng

A man who stabbed his wife to death at their home in Melbourne's eastern suburbs after an argument over their child's kindergarten has been handed a 24-year prison sentence.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Ricky John Williams sentenced for stabbing murder of Carmen Niklaus at Everton caravan park

The Wangaratta Supreme Court previously heard Ricky Williams, 44, stabbed Carmen Niklaus three times and did not call triple-zero or attempt first aid.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Man snapped and killed partner after she sought help

Ricky John Williams admits feeling overwhelming guilt after murdering his former partner Carmen Niklaus in December 2021 after she reached out to him for help.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Eviction killer filmed digging graves for his victim

A Melbourne man who killed a friend's housemate after being enlisted to help evict him was captured on videos digging graves for his victim's body.

AAP · Apr 4, 2023

Accused fake Uber rapist freed on bail

A man accused of pretending to be an Uber driver to lure women into his car before raping or sexually assaulting them has been released on bail.

AAP · Dec 22, 2022

Boat owner avoids jail after friend drowns

A Victorian man has been spared a prison sentence over the death of his friend who drowned while fishing in the man's defective and unseaworthy boat.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022