Annotated diagram of the Walsham case - By Robin Scott

By Hexicate

  • Phillip Walsham found dead near Stirling train station.

    Sam Fazzari and Jose Martinez also assaulted Mr Walsham earlier that night at the station.

  • All members in the group are taken in for questioning.

    The questioning was carried out unsuitably, with the police splitting up the suspects and stating unknown facts in an attempt to get them to confess.

  • The statemet for material facts which excludes them from association with Mr Walsham's death.

  • Sam Fazzari and Jose Martinez are fined $1500 each for assault of Mr Walsham.

    Unprovoked - kicking once in the face (both).

  • Inspector Scott Higgins takes over Walsham case.

    Day and month not specified, please ignore.

  • Jose Martinez, Sam Fazzari, Carlos Pereiras and an unnamed juvenile, are summonsed before a coronial inquiry.

    Specific day not specified, please ignore.

  • Coroner Alastair Hope agrees the four threw Mr Walsham off the bridge.

  • The four are arrested and charged with wilful murder of Mr Walsham.

    Bail is refused, and they are remanded in custody.

  • The juvenile is granted bail.

    President of the Children's Court, Denis Reynolds, grants the mans application for bail as he didn't see much strength in the case. He did not comment about the other 3 convicted.

  • The trial of Jose Martinez, Sam Fazzari and Carlos Pereiras commences.

  • Justice Murray orders a retrial as the jury cannot reach a verdict.

    Retrial set for March 2006 and the 3 are granted bail.

  • The 3 face their second trial.

    For wilful murder of Mr Walsham.

  • The 3 are found not guilty of wilful murder, but guilty of muder.

  • Jose Martinez, Sam Fazzari and Carlos Pereiras are sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 10 years served.