Brian Earl Johnston

Brian Earl Johnston is a former Australian man whose estranged wife, Kelly Wilkinson, was brutally murdered by him in 2017. The case has garnered significant attention due to the alleged failures of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in preventing the crime. According to recent reports, police told Wilkinson to 'cool off' and give her husband 'a break' just four days before she was killed, despite being aware of a reported breach of protection order. The QPS also missed opportunities to prevent the murder, including granting Johnston bail days before the incident. The case has raised questions about the effectiveness of domestic violence prevention strategies and the role of law enforcement in such situations. As the investigation continues, Johnston's actions and the alleged failures of the police force are under scrutiny.