November 21st 2024.
In a shocking turn of events, a father from Greenfields has had the manslaughter charges against him dropped, after being accused of causing a fatal boat crash. This comes just days before John Burdon was set to go to trial for the tragic accident that resulted in the death of his wife and her best friend.
According to reports, Burdon was accused of purposely steering into a channel marker in the Mandurah Estuary, causing the boat to crash and ultimately killing his wife and her best friend last January. However, after almost two years and just days before the trial was set to begin, prosecutors revealed new evidence that made it impossible for them to prove that Burdon was the one driving the boat at the time of the crash.
His lawyer, Michael Tudori, expressed relief at the dropped charges, stating that his client has been grieving the loss of his loved ones and has been burdened with the belief that he was responsible for their deaths. Tudori also revealed that the police were aware of this new evidence shortly after the tragedy occurred, making the delay in dropping the charges even more frustrating.
Tudori strongly believes that this is not acceptable and that Burdon deserves better. He also mentioned that his team is now exploring options for compensation, although it is not guaranteed.
The boat crash, which took place last January, had four people on board. Burdon's wife, Debbie Burdon, and her best friend, Kylie Bazzo, were tragically killed after being thrown overboard. The only survivor, Mick Young, escaped the crash unharmed. Tudori shared that Burdon was unconscious and had no recollection of the incident, making it even more difficult for him to come to terms with the loss of his loved ones.
In court, Kylie Bazzo's family, including her brother, West Coast Eagles defender Rhett Bazzo, were present to witness the proceedings. It is a relief for them as well, to finally see justice served for their beloved family member.
As for John Burdon, while the dropped charges bring some sense of closure, his lawyer believes that it will never be enough to make up for the pain and suffering he has endured for the past two years. And while they are exploring options for compensation, it is not something that can ever truly make up for the loss he has experienced.
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