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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Debs was born on 18 July 1953. While Debs has avoided discussion into his childhood, a newspaper report in 2003 by his brother claims that he and Debs were tortured as children, though there is no firm evidence to this claim.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anderson |first1=Paul |title='Everyman' serial killer Bandali Debs pays price for murders of officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, sex workers Kristy Harty and Donna Hicks |url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/everyman8217-serial-killer-bandali-debs-pays-price-for-murders-of-officers-gary-silk-and-rodney-miller-sex-workers-kristy-harty-and-donna-hicks/news-story/0dc866dfd6d60c8ab3d40b574bfdaf79 |access-date=6 June 2021 |work=Herald Sun |date=28 May 2013}}</ref> Debs, from [[Narre Warren, Victoria|Narre Warren]], a south eastern suburb of Melbourne was employed as a [[tiler]]. He |
Debs was born on 18 July 1953. While Debs has avoided discussion into his childhood, a newspaper report in 2003 by his brother claims that he and Debs were tortured as children, though there is no firm evidence to this claim.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anderson |first1=Paul |title='Everyman' serial killer Bandali Debs pays price for murders of officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, sex workers Kristy Harty and Donna Hicks |url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/everyman8217-serial-killer-bandali-debs-pays-price-for-murders-of-officers-gary-silk-and-rodney-miller-sex-workers-kristy-harty-and-donna-hicks/news-story/0dc866dfd6d60c8ab3d40b574bfdaf79 |access-date=6 June 2021 |work=Herald Sun |date=28 May 2013}}</ref> Debs, from [[Narre Warren, Victoria|Narre Warren]], a south eastern suburb of Melbourne, was employed as a [[tiler]]. He fathered five children, the youngest of whom, Joseph, was found dead due to a suspected [[drug overdose]] at a house in [[Greensborough, Victoria|Greensborough]] in December 2003.<ref name="youngsondead">{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/23/1071941733330.html |title=Debs's youngest son found dead |first1=Chris |last1=Evans |first2=John |last2=Silvester |date=24 December 2003 |newspaper=[[The Age]] |access-date=26 November 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031225055430/http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/23/1071941733330.html |archive-date=25 December 2003}}</ref> |
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==Silk-Miller police murders== |
==Silk-Miller police murders== |
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==Murder of Kristy Harty== |
==Murder of Kristy Harty== |
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On 20 June 2005, police charged Debs with the murder of |
On 20 June 2005, police charged Debs with the murder of teenager Kristy Mary Harty,<ref name="dnalink">{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/dna-tests-link-debs-to-prostitute-death/2005/07/20/1121539031258.html |title=DNA tests link Debs to prostitute death |first1=John |last1=Silvester |first2=Stephen |last2=Moynihan |date=21 July 2005 |newspaper=[[Herald Sun]] |access-date=26 November 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050722034456/http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/dna-tests-link-debs-to-prostitute-death/2005/07/20/1121539031258.html |archive-date=22 July 2005}}</ref> who was murdered at [[Beaconsfield, Victoria|Upper Beaconsfield]] on 17 June 1997. |
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Harty was [[soliciting]] for sex along the [[Princes Highway]] when she met with Debs. The pair drove to a secluded bush track in Upper Beaconsfield where they had [[unprotected sex]]. Harty was later murdered |
Harty was [[soliciting]] for sex along the [[Princes Highway]] when she met with Debs. The pair drove to a secluded bush track in Upper Beaconsfield where they had [[unprotected sex]]. Harty was later murdered; cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the back of her head.<ref name="noparole">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21913015-2862,00.html |title=No-parole call on Debs |first=Emily |last=Power |date=21 July 2005 |newspaper=Herald Sun |access-date=26 November 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906021947/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21913015-2862,00.html |archive-date=6 September 2009}}</ref> Her semi-naked body was found lying face down by bushwalkers. |
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[[DNA]] tests revealed [[semen]] located on the body of Harty |
[[DNA]] tests revealed that [[semen]] located on the body of Harty was a match for Debs. |
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In May 2007, Debs was convicted of the murder of Harty and sentenced to a third consecutive term of life imprisonment.<ref name=HartySentencing/> |
In May 2007, Debs was convicted of the murder of Harty and sentenced to a third consecutive term of life imprisonment.<ref name=HartySentencing/> |
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Donna Anne Hicks was shot dead in April 1995 in western [[Sydney]]. She had been drinking at the Colyton Hotel, after which she got into a four-wheel drive, which matched a car owned by Debs.<ref name="Daily Telegraph">{{cite news |last1=Moor |first1=Keith |title=Cop killer Bandali Debs guilty of 'vile' sex murders |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/cop-killer-bandali-debs-guilty-of-vile-sex-murders/news-story/c1ee5dc68ea8c9d95010443fc61c7407 |access-date=3 June 2021 |agency=Daily Telegraph |date=13 December 2011 |ref=On the night of April 21, 1995, Ms Hicks had been wearing a short, tight dress and a dog collar while drinking at the Colyton Hotel in western Sydney. She later got into a 4WD car, which matched a car owned by Debs, and was never seen again.}}</ref> |
Donna Anne Hicks was shot dead in April 1995 in western [[Sydney]]. She had been drinking at the Colyton Hotel, after which she got into a four-wheel drive, which matched a car owned by Debs.<ref name="Daily Telegraph">{{cite news |last1=Moor |first1=Keith |title=Cop killer Bandali Debs guilty of 'vile' sex murders |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/cop-killer-bandali-debs-guilty-of-vile-sex-murders/news-story/c1ee5dc68ea8c9d95010443fc61c7407 |access-date=3 June 2021 |agency=Daily Telegraph |date=13 December 2011 |ref=On the night of April 21, 1995, Ms Hicks had been wearing a short, tight dress and a dog collar while drinking at the Colyton Hotel in western Sydney. She later got into a 4WD car, which matched a car owned by Debs, and was never seen again.}}</ref> |
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Debs was subsequently linked to the case through [[DNA analysis]] |
Having been entered into a DNA database of criminals, Debs was subsequently linked to the case through [[DNA analysis]]. On 30 September 2008, New South Wales Homicide detectives interviewed Debs and raided his previous address in Sydney.<ref name="hickscase">{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/jailed-killer-debs-linked-to-1995-sydney-murder-20080930-4r87.html |title=Jailed killer Debs linked to 1995 Sydney murder |first=John |last=Silvester |date=1 October 2008 |newspaper=The Age |access-date=26 November 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081104112334/http://www.theage.com.au/national/jailed-killer-debs-linked-to-1995-sydney-murder-20080930-4r87.html |archive-date=4 November 2008}}</ref> On 12 December 2011 he was found guilty of Hicks' murder in the New South Wales Supreme Court,<ref name="Age"/> and was sentenced to a fourth consecutive life term for the murder. |
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==Prison life== |
==Prison life== |
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While imprisoned, Debs has undertaken psychology, life skills and computer training and is employed as a prison carpet cleaner.<ref name=noparole/> |
While imprisoned, Debs has undertaken psychology classes, life skills and computer training and is employed as a prison carpet cleaner.<ref name=noparole/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 01:03, 9 October 2021
Bandali Michael Debs | |
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Born | Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia | 18 July 1953
Occupation | Roof Tiler |
Children | 5 |
Conviction(s) | Murder x 4,[1] armed robbery |
Criminal penalty | 4 x Life imprisonment[2][3][4] plus 27 years without parole[citation needed] |
Bandali Michael Debs (born 18 July 1953[2]) is an Australian convicted serial killer currently serving four consecutive terms of life imprisonment plus 27 years for the murder of two Victoria Police officers in August 1998 and for the 1997 murder of teenager Kristy Harty.[3] Debs was detained at HM Prison Barwon in Victoria. On 12 December 2011 he was convicted of the April 1995 shooting murder of New South Wales sex worker Donna Ann Hicks.[1][5] He is portrayed by Australian actor Greg Stone in the telemovie Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here.
Personal life
Debs was born on 18 July 1953. While Debs has avoided discussion into his childhood, a newspaper report in 2003 by his brother claims that he and Debs were tortured as children, though there is no firm evidence to this claim.[6] Debs, from Narre Warren, a south eastern suburb of Melbourne, was employed as a tiler. He fathered five children, the youngest of whom, Joseph, was found dead due to a suspected drug overdose at a house in Greensborough in December 2003.[7]
Silk-Miller police murders
In February, 2003, Debs was convicted and sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment with no minimum term for the murders of two Victoria Police officers, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller at Moorabbin, Victoria on 16 August 1998.[3]
Accomplice Jason Joseph Roberts, who was 22 at the time of sentencing, was also convicted of the police murders and sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years.
Murder of Kristy Harty
On 20 June 2005, police charged Debs with the murder of teenager Kristy Mary Harty,[8] who was murdered at Upper Beaconsfield on 17 June 1997.
Harty was soliciting for sex along the Princes Highway when she met with Debs. The pair drove to a secluded bush track in Upper Beaconsfield where they had unprotected sex. Harty was later murdered; cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the back of her head.[9] Her semi-naked body was found lying face down by bushwalkers.
DNA tests revealed that semen located on the body of Harty was a match for Debs.
In May 2007, Debs was convicted of the murder of Harty and sentenced to a third consecutive term of life imprisonment.[3]
In sentencing Debs, Justice Kaye remarked:
Your murder of Ms Harty was entirely senseless, needless and wanton. The evidence discloses beyond any doubt that this was not a case of a sexual encounter in which, in the heat of the moment, feelings or passions may have led to a spontaneous and irrational act of violence. Rather, and quite to the contrary, this was, most clearly, a callous, craven and senseless murder in cold blood of an entirely innocent, defenceless and vulnerable young woman. The evidence leads to the inevitable conclusion that you murdered Kristy Harty for no other reason than for the sheer sake of it.[3]
Murder of Donna Anne Hicks
Donna Anne Hicks was shot dead in April 1995 in western Sydney. She had been drinking at the Colyton Hotel, after which she got into a four-wheel drive, which matched a car owned by Debs.[10]
Having been entered into a DNA database of criminals, Debs was subsequently linked to the case through DNA analysis. On 30 September 2008, New South Wales Homicide detectives interviewed Debs and raided his previous address in Sydney.[11] On 12 December 2011 he was found guilty of Hicks' murder in the New South Wales Supreme Court,[1] and was sentenced to a fourth consecutive life term for the murder.
Prison life
While imprisoned, Debs has undertaken psychology classes, life skills and computer training and is employed as a prison carpet cleaner.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Guilty of killing two prostitutes and two policemen". The Age. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ a b "DPP v Debs & Roberts [2003] VSC 30". Supreme Court of Victoria. 24 February 2003. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "R v Debs [2007] VSC 220". Supreme Court of Victoria. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "R v Debs [2012] NSWSC 119". Supreme Court of New South Wales. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Man charged 15 years after prostitute's murder". Australia: ABC News. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Paul (28 May 2013). "'Everyman' serial killer Bandali Debs pays price for murders of officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, sex workers Kristy Harty and Donna Hicks". Herald Sun. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ Evans, Chris; Silvester, John (24 December 2003). "Debs's youngest son found dead". The Age. Archived from the original on 25 December 2003. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Silvester, John; Moynihan, Stephen (21 July 2005). "DNA tests link Debs to prostitute death". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 22 July 2005. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b Power, Emily (21 July 2005). "No-parole call on Debs". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 6 September 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Moor, Keith (13 December 2011). "Cop killer Bandali Debs guilty of 'vile' sex murders". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Silvester, John (1 October 2008). "Jailed killer Debs linked to 1995 Sydney murder". The Age. Archived from the original on 4 November 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- 1953 births
- Australian prisoners sentenced to multiple life sentences
- Living people
- Criminals from Melbourne
- Prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment by Victoria (Australia)
- Australian people convicted of murdering police officers
- People convicted of murder by Victoria (Australia)
- Crimes against sex workers
- Australian serial killers