The Murder of Ebony Simpson

Summary On 19th August 1992, Andrew Garforth waited by his car for the regular school bus to drop off nine-year-old Ebony Simpson just 1 kilometre from her home. As Ebony walked towards her home Garforth grabbed her and placed her in the boot of his car and drove to a remote location where he assaulted her, before throwing her into a dam where she drowned. Shortly after her disappearance, over 300 people set out in search of the little girl, with Garforth joining them in an attempt to cover his tracks. Investigations eventually led to Garforth. Miraculously he admitted to the murder almost immediately and led police to Ebony's body late into the night of the 20th August. Garforth was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1993. Following Ebony's tragic death her mother, Christine Simpson, fought tirelessly to change legislations for victims of crime.

S1.E1 ∙ The Murder of Ebony Simpson

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Matt Doran Stan Grant Nig Richards Claryn Scott

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Genres : Crime Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 15, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Crimes That Shook Australia

Language : English

Production companies : Title Role Productions

Summary On 19th August 1992, Andrew Garforth waited by his car for the regular school bus to drop off nine-year-old Ebony Simpson just 1 kilometre from her home. As Ebony walked towards her home Garforth grabbed her and placed her in the boot of his car and drove to a remote location where he assaulted her, before throwing her into a dam where she drowned. Shortly after her disappearance, over 300 people set out in search of the little girl, with Garforth joining them in an attempt to cover his tracks. Investigations eventually led to Garforth. Miraculously he admitted to the murder almost immediately and led police to Ebony's body late into the night of the 20th August. Garforth was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1993. Following Ebony's tragic death her mother, Christine Simpson, fought tirelessly to change legislations for victims of crime.

Details

Genres : Crime Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 15, 2014

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Crimes That Shook Australia

Language : English

Production companies : Title Role Productions

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