Police improperly granted Kelly Wilkinson’s estranged husband bail days before he murdered her, inquest hears

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerMarch 3, 2026 at 04:59 AM

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An inquest is investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Kelly Wilkinson by her estranged husband, Brian Earl Johnston, in Queensland, Australia. Wilkinson was considered high-risk by police and a domestic violence service. The inquest revealed that Johnston was improperly granted bail days before the murder. Rape allegations made by Wilkinson against Johnston should have triggered a "show cause" hearing before a magistrate to determine bail eligibility. The improper granting of bail is a key focus of the inquest, examining potential failures in the system that may have contributed to Wilkinson's death.

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Australia 50% Queensland Coroner's Court 60% Queensland ×270% Queensland Police 70% Kelly Wilkinson ×390% Brian Earl Johnston ×290%

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domestic violence 90% bail 80% inquest 70% rape allegations 70% murder 60% police 50% high-risk 50% show cause offences 40%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Queensland

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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