About time. Wish the story had more info. She died some time ago. Photos at
link.
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http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/gordon-wood-guilty/2008/11/21/122... Gordon Wood guilty of murdering Caroline Byrne
Kate McClymont
November 21, 2008 - 2:13PM
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Gordon Wood faces life in jail after a jury today found him guilty of the
murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend Caroline Byrne.
The verdict brings to an end one of the most sensational murder trials in
the state's history.
Wood was remanded until November 27 for sentencing.
Caroline Byrne's father, Tony, shook hands with detectives who were flanking
him in the front row of the court.
Wood's mother Brenda, sitting with his two sisters Jacqueline and Michelle,
burst into tears upon hearing the verdict.
Caroline Byrnes' former boss June Dally-Watkins, 81, described the verdict
as a huge relief.
"For [Caroline's father] Anthony it must have been an incredible relief,
he's persevered with it for so long.
"We all knew that Caroline would never have taken her own life. I'm really
in shock now, I just have to get used to the verdict.''
Asked if the trial had taken an emotional toll on her, Ms Dally-Watkins said
"every bit of it has been incredibly emotional".
Asked about the verdict, defence barrister Winston Terracini SC said a lot
of the media would be very pleased because of the role they had played in
securing the conviction.
Asked how Gordon was holding up he said "he's dealing with it very well.
Obviously he's very disappointed with the result.''
Asked if he would appeal he said "of course we will. We'll appeal what was
an unreasonable verdict".
Wood will be sent to Parklea Correctional Centre, where he will hand in his
clothes and be issued with a green prison-issue tracksuit and white
sneakers.
He will then have his details recorded and will undergo and physical and
pyschological assessment before being placed in a remand cell.
With Dylan Welch
This story was found at:
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/11/21/1226770692840.html
