Woman charged with murder trial for allegedly causing a police officer's death with her vehicle.

Today in court, Skye Anne Wallis and Kari O'Brien appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court for a committal hearing. The two women are facing charges of murdering senior constable David Masters, who tragically passed away after being hit by a suspected stolen car on the Bruce Highway in Burpengary back in June.

During the hearing, Magistrate Peter Saggers ordered Wallis to stand trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court on charges of murder, arson, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. When asked if she wished to say anything in response to the charges or enter a plea, Wallis simply replied with a respectful "No, Your Honour."

The Crown's case alleges that Wallis was the driver of the vehicle that fatally struck senior constable Masters, while O'Brien was a passenger. According to the prosecution, Wallis is responsible for the officer's death either by driving recklessly towards him or by showing a reckless disregard for human life.

Meanwhile, the court was also scheduled to hear a submission from O'Brien's barrister, Christopher Wilson. Wilson planned to argue that his client has no case to answer, stating that there is insufficient evidence to commit her to stand trial for murder. However, this submission was unable to be heard as the court granted special status to a witness who had received threats related to the case.

Ultimately, Saggers committed Wallis to stand trial after hearing testimony from the witness in closed court. Wallis will face trial at a later date, to be determined by the Director of Public Prosecutions. In the meantime, she has been remanded in custody and her case will be heard again in December, along with a separate charge of weapons possession.

The tragic incident that took the life of senior constable Masters has caused shock and grief throughout the community. The court proceedings have shed light on the events that transpired on that fateful night and the consequences that have resulted. We can only hope that justice will be served for all those involved.

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