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James William Miller in the back of a police car leaving Port Gawler on May 24, 1979.
1/31James William Miller in the back of a police car leaving Port Gawler on May 24, 1979.
The court visits the scene of the crimes, 26 Feb 1980. The accused James William Miller handcuffed to a guard.
2/31The court visits the scene of the crimes, 26 Feb 1980. The accused James William Miller handcuffed to a guard.
Police cadets making a hands-and-knees search of the area where the skeleton of a 15-year-old girl was found, April 27, 1979.
3/31Police cadets making a hands-and-knees search of the area where the skeleton of a 15-year-old girl was found, April 27, 1979.
The court visits a crime scene on February 26, 1980. The Supreme Court party, including the 12 jurors, inspects the grave site of Connie Iordanides, off Swamp Road, east of Truro.
4/31The court visits a crime scene on February 26, 1980. The Supreme Court party, including the 12 jurors, inspects the grave site of Connie Iordanides, off Swamp Road, east of Truro.
Police cadets and officers digging for human remains during search at Dean Rifle Range, Wingfield, May 24, 1979.
5/31Police cadets and officers digging for human remains during search at Dean Rifle Range, Wingfield, May 24, 1979.
James William Miller, left, arriving at the Port Gawler search site with police on May 24, 1979.
6/31James William Miller, left, arriving at the Port Gawler search site with police on May 24, 1979.
James William Miller points as he assists police in their search at Wingfield on May 24, 1979.
7/31James William Miller points as he assists police in their search at Wingfield on May 24, 1979.
Police around the Port Gawler grave of Deborah Anne Lamb on May 29, 1979.
8/31Police around the Port Gawler grave of Deborah Anne Lamb on May 29, 1979.
A police technical services officer carrying bones in a plastic bag after Tania Ruth Kenny’s remains were found at Wingfield, 25 May 1979.
9/31A police technical services officer carrying bones in a plastic bag after Tania Ruth Kenny’s remains were found at Wingfield, 25 May 1979.
Detective Senior Constable Sandy Congdon carrying the body of Julie Mykyta, “curled up like at cat,” from the Truro site on May 24, 1979.
10/31Detective Senior Constable Sandy Congdon carrying the body of Julie Mykyta, “curled up like at cat,” from the Truro site on May 24, 1979.
Plastic-wrapped remains carried by police from Truro on April 27, 1979.
11/31Plastic-wrapped remains carried by police from Truro on April 27, 1979.
Police searching near Truro on May 2, 1979.
12/31Police searching near Truro on May 2, 1979.
Police searching near Truro on May 3, 1979.
13/31Police searching near Truro on May 3, 1979.
Police with two handbags found about 4.5km east of the main search area at Truro on April 27, 1979.
14/31Police with two handbags found about 4.5km east of the main search area at Truro on April 27, 1979.
A woman’s sandal shoe found near Swamp Road, Truro, on May 2, 1979.
15/31A woman’s sandal shoe found near Swamp Road, Truro, on May 2, 1979.
The medallion that led to the identification of victim Sylvia Pittmann, 16, whose body was found at Truro on April 17, 1979.
16/31The medallion that led to the identification of victim Sylvia Pittmann, 16, whose body was found at Truro on April 17, 1979.
Detective P. Foster carrying plastic bags of bones to a police car on Swamp Road, Truro, on April 26, 1979.
17/31Detective P. Foster carrying plastic bags of bones to a police car on Swamp Road, Truro, on April 26, 1979.
Serial killer Christopher Worrell, who was killed in a car crash and never answered for his crimes.
18/31Serial killer Christopher Worrell, who was killed in a car crash and never answered for his crimes.
Serial killer Christopher Worrell.
19/31Serial killer Christopher Worrell.
Killer Christopher Worrell during his time in the RAAF.
20/31Killer Christopher Worrell during his time in the RAAF.
The Valiant station wagon in which Christopher Worrell was killed in a crash on the Princes Highway near Kingston in the South-East. February 19, 1977.
21/31The Valiant station wagon in which Christopher Worrell was killed in a crash on the Princes Highway near Kingston in the South-East. February 19, 1977.
Another view of the car in which Christopher Worrell died. February 19, 1977.
22/31Another view of the car in which Christopher Worrell died. February 19, 1977.
James William Miller is led into the Adelaide Magistrates Court on May 24, 1979.
23/31James William Miller is led into the Adelaide Magistrates Court on May 24, 1979.
The Supreme Court chamber where the Truro murder trial was held.
24/31The Supreme Court chamber where the Truro murder trial was held.
Sketch by artist Viktor Bohdan of John Kenny, left, the (l), father of Tania Ruth Kenny in court giving evidence 03 Sep 1979. Also standing is Mr P. J. Rice, for the prosecution. Seated (from left) are Mr J. J. O’Halloran and Mr K. P. Duggan, QC, appearing for Miller, the Crown Prosecutor, Mr B. J. Jennings, a newspaper reporter and Mr W. R. Harniman, SM (rear).
25/31Sketch by artist Viktor Bohdan of John Kenny, left, the (l), father of Tania Ruth Kenny in court giving evidence 03 Sep 1979. Also standing is Mr P. J. Rice, for the prosecution. Seated (from left) are Mr J. J. O’Halloran and Mr K. P. Duggan, QC, appearing for Miller, the Crown Prosecutor, Mr B. J. Jennings, a newspaper reporter and Mr W. R. Harniman, SM (rear).
Sketch by artist Viktor Bohdan of Andreas Pittmann, father of Sylvia Pittman, weeping in court.
26/31Sketch by artist Viktor Bohdan of Andreas Pittmann, father of Sylvia Pittman, weeping in court.
Anne-Marie Mykyta, mother of victim Julie Mykyta, on May 31, 1979.
27/31Anne-Marie Mykyta, mother of victim Julie Mykyta, on May 31, 1979.
Margarethe and Andreas Pittmann, parents of Sylvia Pittmann, leave court after Mrs Pittmann gave evidence on February 21, 1980.
28/31Margarethe and Andreas Pittmann, parents of Sylvia Pittmann, leave court after Mrs Pittmann gave evidence on February 21, 1980.
Iordanis and Georgia Iordanides, parents of Connie Iordanides, arriving at court with daughter Despina on February 21, 1980.
29/31Iordanis and Georgia Iordanides, parents of Connie Iordanides, arriving at court with daughter Despina on February 21, 1980.
Ray and Rhonda Lamb, parents of Deborah Anne Lamb, leave court with one of their daughters after Mrs Lamb gave evidence on February 21, 1980.
30/31Ray and Rhonda Lamb, parents of Deborah Anne Lamb, leave court with one of their daughters after Mrs Lamb gave evidence on February 21, 1980.
James William Miller was convicted over six of the murders and jailed for life. He was never released and died of cancer in 2008.
31/31James William Miller was convicted over six of the murders and jailed for life. He was never released and died of cancer in 2008.
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