General
Inquest into deaths of Tafari Walton and Gabriella Thompson told parolee had history of violence, drugs
A man who fatally stabbed the mother of his child before going on a drug-fuelled crime spree that ended in him being shot dead by police was on parole at the time of the attack, an inquest has heard.
WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and abuse that readers may find distressing.
Key points:
- An inquest has heard Tafari Walton stabbed his partner Gabriella Thompson 16 times months after he was released from prison
- Walton was shot dead by police who were left traumatised by the confrontation
- A parole officer told the inquest he knew that Walton had taken drugs, which was a breach of his bail
In the opening address to the inquest into the deaths of 27-year-old Gabriella Thompson and 22-year-old Tafari Walton, their…
Continue Reading
-
General17 hours agoAustralia’s Diamonds defeat South Africa’s Proteas 65-42 in third netball Test
-
Noosa News21 hours agoSerious traffic crash, Noosa – Sunshine Coast
-
General18 hours agoThousands join pro-Palestinian rallies in towns and cities across Australia amid ceasefire
-
General22 hours agoRecord beach patrols in South Australia this summer as life savers help battle algal bloom