The Supreme Court convicted Susan Neill-Fraser of the murder of Bob Chappell in 2010 and the conviction was subject to an unsuccessful appeal in 2012.

An investigation by the Coroner, which reviewed all the available evidence, supported the findings of the criminal proceedings.

Tasmania Police has no concerns about the soundness of the Supreme Court judgement in this matter, the investigation, or the evidence tendered to the court.

We understand the position of Susan Neill-Fraser’s family in the defence of their mother during what is a difficult time for them.

However, we are fully supportive of the investigation, the investigation team and the prosecution of the case by the office of the DPP.

Darren Hine
Commissioner of Police