PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The background to this immensley important appeal is is found in the following story by reporter Stephen Docoza, published by The Advertiser on March 22, 2017, after Bromley won the right to appeal his conviction.
STORY: "Derek Bromley wins right to apply to appeal 30-year-old murder conviction in death of Stephen Docoza," by reporter Mitch Mott published by The Advertiser on March 22, 2017.
GIST: "After more than 30 years proclaiming his innocence, convicted murderer Derek
Bromley will have a new day in court — with his appeal bound for a full
sitting of the Supreme Court. Bromley’s legal counsel and
the prosecution will meet in May to confirm the full court hearing,
which will involve reams of specialist evidence to show there is new and
compelling evidence in the three-decade old death. Three days of medical evidence has highlighted numerous discrepancies in the original autopsy report prepared by controversial former SA chief forensic pathologist, Dr Colin Manock. Bromley
and an accomplice, John Karpany, were sentenced to life in prison for
the murder of Stephen Docoza after the man’s body was found floating in
the River Torrens. From the outset police reported Docoza had been beaten and drowned following an altercation after Bromley asked the man for sex. Dr
Matthew Lynch from the Victorian Institute for Forensic Medicine said
the bruises on Docoza’s scalp and forehead could have been caused after
he was dead and in the river. “There is nothing to distinguish whether he was alive or not when he went in the water,” Dr Lynch told the court. Previous specialist testimony had shown that Dr Manock could not have ruled out natural causes when examining the body. Bromley
was given a non-parole period 32 years, the second longest in the
state’s history at the time, and has always maintained his innocence."
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at: http://www.thestar.com/topic/c
