Current Trial Toyah Cordingley * Murder Trial of Rajwinder Singh

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BFew said:
The accused was in court today.
Next court appearance 17 December 2022.

Hopefully there are not another 99 to go, like with Indian man Puneet Puneet for a 2008 hit-and-run death in Victoria that has taken almost a decade, and for which the accused was granted bail earlier this year to care for his parents.
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There is a difference though Puneet is not an Australian citizen but Singh is. That might speed up the process unlike Puneet's debarkle.
 
Pamcake1 said:
There is a difference though Puneet is not an Australian citizen but Singh is. That might speed up the process unlike Puneet's debarkle.
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Singh probably has dual Citizenship India/Australia.

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ZionMig22 said:
Has it been confirmed of any Sexual assault occurring or was it just a random/chance attack because of the dog barking?
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Toyah's clothes had been removed, I think it's safe to assume there was a sexual element in the attack.
 
BFew said:
www.theguardian.com

Cairns comes together for Toyah Cordingley as Indian police step up search for alleged killer

Friends of the 24-year-old say they hope a $1m reward offered by Queensland police will lead to an arrest
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
'The 24-year-old was found dead on Wangetti beach, north of Cairns, after what police described as a “personal and intimate attack”. '

What do you think No.22?
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Kurve said:
Toyah's clothes had been removed, I think it's safe to assume there was a sexual element in the attack.
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Cheers
 
Kurve said:
I think it's safe to assume there was a sexual element in the attack.
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The use of the word "if" in the Dec 2018 article, leaves a question-mark on whether any removal of Toyah's clothes (can't find a source of this clothes bit yet), was the sole basis for what Detective Senior Sergeant Ed Kinbacher is quoted as saying in the below.

Toyah Cordingley: Male nurse murder suspect ‘fled country’​

11:40AM DECEMBER 9, 2018

'Police said her injuries were “visible” and “violent”, and told the community they were potentially seeking a man in connection with a “sexually-related” murder.

“If we’re dealing with a potentially sexually related murder, which commonsensically we may be, we may well be dealing with a male,” Detective Senior Sergeant Ed Kinbacher said at the time.'

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'Early on, police officials announced that they were treating the murder of Toyah Cordingley as a sexually-related murder, indicating that the culprit - likely a male - had committed the crime under the pretext of sexual gratification.'
 
Singh to reappear in Court again tomorrow, after his Xmas Eve appearance without legal representation.

'Toyah Cordingley murder accused tells court he wants to return to Australia​

December 24, 2022 - 8:13PM'

'The man suspected of brutally murdering Toyah Cordingley on an isolated Far North Queensland beach has indicated he wants to return to Australia to fight his case.

Rajwinder Singh made his third appearance in New Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Christmas Eve in relation to his extradition hearing.
....
During his brief appearance on Saturday, Singh expressed his desire to return to Australia and contest the case against him.
“I am ready to go to Australia and face the trial there,” he responded to Judge Nabeela Wali on being asked if he wanted to go back.

Rajwinder Singh was not represented by any lawyer, so Judge Wali granted a Legal Aid Counsel to help him in the case.
“I cannot record your statement as you don’t have a legal counsel,” Judge Wali told Singh.
“I am giving you one, legal aid, who will help you in this case.”
Judge Wali ordered Singh reappear in court on January 7 where his “willingness statement” would be recorded in the presence of his legal counsel.
......
 
Two killers and two victims (says the accused).

I envisage that the accused will claim that he was the 2nd victim (Toyah the 1st).

I wonder if the accused is going to claim that a 2nd dog was involved.
Possibly that a dog attacked Toyah. (A wild speculative theory with absolutely no evidence to back it up, other than Singh's reported statement to AAP below in the free article in the West Australain Newspaper today).

Innocent until proven guilty.

'Man accused of killing Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley says he wants to return to Australia'​

'Tawqeer Hussain In New Delhi'
'January 8, 2023 - 1:44AM'

'Rajwinder Singh appeared in a New Delhi court on Saturday to officially submit his request to return to Australia.
The court accepted the request and the statement will be recorded on Tuesday.'

'Speaking exclusively to The Courier Mail, Singh said he was willing to return to Australia because “I have done nothing wrong”.
“I am not the killer, I didn’t kill her (Toyah),” he said, while walking from the judicial cell to the courtroom.
“I am an eye witness to a murder. I don’t know the victim and the killer. I will reveal all details before an Australian court when I am back.”'

'“I will tell the court why I ran from the country over there,” Singh said.
“I want Australian Federal Police and not the state police (Queensland police) to investigate my case. I will insist on a thorough investigation.
“I am a medical practitioner and not the murderer. You cannot make a person a killer just by accusing him of murder.”'

'Singh’s father, Amar Singh, who has been supporting his son in court, said he was hopeful his son would get justice in Australia.
“I fully support my son’s decision to go to Australia and contest the charges,” he said. “I am sure Australian authorities will give him justice. My son says he is innocent and I believe him.”'

Cordingley suspect drops extradition fight (not behind a paywall at the moment).

'Cordingley suspect drops extradition fight​

Penny MacRae AAP
Sun, 8 January 2023 2:36AM'

'Singh, an Australian citizen of Indian origin, told AAP as he was being escorted to the court by police that he had a "message for Australians".
"I want to go back. It is the (Indian) judicial system that has been holding things up," said Singh, who was accompanied by his father and mother at the court hearing.
"I did not kill the woman," he said, adding he wanted to "reveal all the details" to an Australian court.
Asked why he had fled the country after Cordingley's murder, Singh told AAP, "I will explain all that (later)".
He added cryptically: "There were two killers and two victims."
Singh, who Australian police say is the prime suspect in the killing, said he would explain that claim later as well.'
 
BFew said:

'Cordingley suspect drops extradition fight​

Penny MacRae AAP
Sun, 8 January 2023 2:36AM'

'Singh, an Australian citizen of Indian origin, told AAP as he was being escorted to the court by police that he had a "message for Australians".
"I want to go back. It is the (Indian) judicial system that has been holding things up," said Singh, who was accompanied by his father and mother at the court hearing.
"I did not kill the woman," he said, adding he wanted to "reveal all the details" to an Australian court.
Asked why he had fled the country after Cordingley's murder, Singh told AAP, "I will explain all that (later)".
He added cryptically: "There were two killers and two victims."
Singh, who Australian police say is the prime suspect in the killing, said he would explain that claim later as well.'
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Two victims?

The trial should be interesting.
 
BFew said:
'Speaking exclusively to The Courier Mail, Singh said he was willing to return to Australia because “I have done nothing wrong”.
“I am not the killer, I didn’t kill her (Toyah),” he said, while walking from the judicial cell to the courtroom.
“I am an eye witness to a murder. I don’t know the victim and the killer. I will reveal all details before an Australian court when I am back.”'

'“I will tell the court why I ran from the country over there,” Singh said.
“I want Australian Federal Police and not the state police (Queensland police) to investigate my case. I will insist on a thorough investigation.
“I am a medical practitioner and not the murderer. You cannot make a person a killer just by accusing him of murder.”'

'Singh’s father, Amar Singh, who has been supporting his son in court, said he was hopeful his son would get justice in Australia.
“I fully support my son’s decision to go to Australia and contest the charges,” he said. “I am sure Australian authorities will give him justice. My son says he is innocent and I believe him.”'
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Righto ... so instead of calling the police and reporting it he did a runner. :rolleyes:
 
Kurve said:
Righto ... so instead of calling the police and reporting it he did a runner. :rolleyes:
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He'll probably claim something like that he was threatened by the killer(s) to never tell anyone what happened, and to immediately go back to where he came from (India) and hide, or he'd be hunted down and silenced and his family threatened too.
 

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BFew said:
He'll probably claim something like that he was threatened by the killer(s) to never tell anyone what happened, and to immediately go back to where he came from (India) and hide, or he'd be hunted down and silenced and his family threatened too.
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DNA will be very important if he insists but hopefully he'll change his mind and plead guilty sparing the family a trial.
 
Kurve said:
DNA will be very important if he insists but hopefully he'll change his mind and plead guilty sparing the family a trial.
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Maybe the accused is just saying what he is saying to protect his family in India and Australia, and plans to suicide in India or Australia, before the case gets to trial. Hoping that in avoiding a trial (or pleading guilty), his family and their family and friends, will be left with the belief that he is, or is probably/possibly innocent of the crimes he is charged with, and that he is just a victim.
 
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BFew said:
'Rajwinder Singh appeared in a New Delhi court on Saturday to officially submit his request to return to Australia.
The court accepted the request and the statement will be recorded on Tuesday.'
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Might India's Ministry of External Affairs find some way or reason to oppose the extradition, in an attempt to avoid embarrassing either the Indian Government or the Australian Government, for if they are either
  • concerned that the accused is innocent and will make Australian authorities look foolish
  • concerned that if a trial goes ahead, it could portray Indians and India in a bad light ???

www.abc.net.au

Man accused of Toyah Cordingley's murder tells court he wants to fight charge in Australia

Former Queensland nurse Rajwinder Singh makes his first official statement to the Delhi District Court, saying he wants to be extradited as soon as possible to contest the charge.
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'Man accused of Toyah Cordingley's murder tells court he wants to fight charge in Australia​

By South Asia correspondent Avani Dias and Som Patidar in New Delhi
Posted 6h ago updated 1h ago'

'... Former Queensland nurse Rajwinder Singh made his first official statement to the Delhi District Court on Tuesday, saying he wants to be extradited as soon as possible to contest the charge.
...
Mr Singh appeared in court on Tuesday with a legal aid lawyer and made his statement in the dock appearing calm and asking lawyers about the process he was facing.

The judge will now consider Mr Singh's statement and if she approves his extradition, the application will be passed up to the Indian government.
India's Ministry of External Affairs will then make a decision on the extradition.

The ABC understands if that is approved, Mr Singh could go to Australia within the month and at the latest by the end of February.

Mr Singh's decision to consent to the extradition is a big win for Australian authorities who want him to face trial at the earliest possible date.

If he opposed the extradition, the case could have taken years to resolve in India's justice system which had more than 50 million pending cases in 2022.
Mr Singh is an Australian citizen of Indian origin and his wife and three children are living in Australia
...
Mr Singh is due to face court again on Friday.'
 
Another week (at least) before we know whether the Indian Government will allow the accused to be extradited back to Australia.

www.9news.com.au

No decision made on extradition of man accused of murdering Queensland woman

www.9news.com.au www.9news.com.au

'No decision made on extradition of man accused of murdering Queensland woman'

'8:50pm Jan 13, 2023'

'No decision has been made on the extradition of a man suspected of murdering Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley four years ago.
An Indian court was due to make a decision on Friday on whether Rajwinder Singh will be extradited to Australia to face a Queensland court.
The matter has now been adjourned until January 20.'
 
Singh appears to now be over Australian waters. (QF70 I presume).
Landing approx. 12:28pm in Melbourne.

www.abc.net.au

Man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley appears in Melbourne court after return from India

Rajwinder Singh, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of Far North Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley has been extradited from India back to Australia to face trial. It brings the years-long investigation that rocked the Cairns community one step closer to being heard in court.
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'Rajwinder Singh, 38, boarded a Qantas flight from New Delhi to Melbourne on Tuesday evening.
Escorted by seven police officers, he was taken from South Asia's largest jail, Delhi's Tihar Prison, to the airport where he checked into the flight.'

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