Robert Farquharson

For the 20th-century Scottish doctor and politician, see Robert Farquharson (politician). For the actor, see Robin de la Condamine.

Robert Farquharson
Born
Robert Donald William Farquharson

1969 (age 54–55)
Australia
Criminal statusFound guilty
SpouseCindy Gambino (divorced) (deceased)
Children3 (deceased; victims)
Criminal chargeThree counts of murder
PenaltySentenced to life imprisonment with a 33-year minimum[1]
Details
Victims3
CountryAustralia
State(s)Victoria
Killed3
WeaponCar, dam
Date apprehended
14 December 2005

Robert Donald William Farquharson (born 1969) is an Australian man convicted of murdering his three sons on 4 September 2005, by deliberately driving his car into a farm dam.[2]

Farquharson was convicted in an earlier trial and was sentenced to life imprisonment with no minimum term. However, he maintained his innocence and appealed his sentence.[3] On 17 December 2009, he won the right to a retrial, due in part to the key witness for the prosecution, Greg King, facing potential criminal charges himself at the time of the original trial.[4] He was released on bail on 21 December, but was again convicted of murder on 22 July 2010.

Helen Garner published This House of Grief (2014) as a response to the crime and the ensuing trials, in which Farquharson is heavily depicted.

  1. ^ "Robert Farquharson guilty of murdering sons". news.com.au. News Ltd. Australian Associated Press. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  2. ^ Gregory, Peter (5 October 2007). "Dad guilty of killing sons". The Age. Melbourne, Australia. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  3. ^ Rennie, Reko (5 October 2007). "Dad to appeal conviction". The Age. Melbourne, Australia. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  4. ^ Rout, Milanda (17 December 2009). "Robert Farquharson to face retrial over death of three sons". The Australian. Sydney, Australia. Retrieved 21 December 2009.