Police told Kelly Wilkinson to ‘cool off’ and give estranged husband ‘a break’ days before he burned her to death, inquest hears

An inquest in Queensland is examining the death of Kelly Wilkinson, who was burned to death by her estranged husband, Brian Earl Johnston, in 2021. Four days prior to her murder, Wilkinson sought help at the Southport police station. According to a submission by the lawyer representing Wilkinson's family, police allegedly turned her away, advising her to "cool off" and give Johnston "a break." This allegation was presented as the family sought to adjourn the coronial inquiry to present additional evidence related to the police's actions. The inquest is investigating the circumstances surrounding Wilkinson's death and the interactions she had with authorities before the incident.

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