The Latest Breaking News from Samantha Fraser

Murderer glares at victim's family, berated by judge

A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars.

AAP · Aug 7

Family violence victim's legacy is saving women's lives

On the eighth anniversary of Samantha Fraser's death, a charity set up in her honour is helping save women's lives by funding personal safety devices.

AAP · Jul 22

Samantha Fraser's children sue father over her murder

The children of a woman killed by her estranged husband have launched legal action against their dad due to suffering financial loss and psychological injuries.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Adrian Basham, convicted of murder of wife Samantha Fraser, faces pre-sentencing hearing

The daughters of Samantha Fraser, who was killed by her husband who then staged her death as a suicide, give victim impact statements at a pre-sentencing hearing for their estranged father.

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Teen's unimaginable grief at mum's murder

A teenage girl has revealed words can't compare to the damage her father did to her life and so many others by killing her mum, Samantha Fraser.

AAP · Sep 19, 2022

Change for Sam lobbies for more domestic violence services as community says 'enough'

Samantha Fraser "just oozed kindness" but felt guilt and shame about being a victim of family violence. After her murder, her friends and community are demanding change and more services to help people like her.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Adrian Basham found guilty of murdering wife Samantha Fraser

A Victorian man accused of violently attacking his wife before making her death look like a suicide has been found guilty of murder. WARNING: This story contains details that will be distressing to some readers.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

Vic man found guilty of murdering ex-wife

A jury has found Adrian Basham guilty of murdering his ex-wife after hearing that he tracked her movements and told her "if I can't have you, no one will".

AAP · Apr 21, 2022

Murder accused made 'alarming' comments

A Victorian man accused of murdering his ex-wife in July 2018 made "alarming and confronting" comments about her to a mutual friend, a court has been told.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022

Murder accused blamed ex-wife, court told

A Victorian man accused of murdering his ex-wife at Phillip Island in 2018 blamed the 38-year-old woman for their marriage breakdown, a court has been told.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022