Gareth John Miggins, Jannine Irene Whitehead, bestiality charge in Rockhampton court

Disturbing charges against a formerly married couple, once prominent on the Queensland greyhound racing scene, have returned to court as the confronting case nears its conclusion. LATEST.

Jannine and Gareth Miggins, once prominent on the greyhound racing scene, have been charged with bestiality.

The case against a former Rockhampton couple accused of bestiality could be finalised as early as August, a court has heard.

Gareth John Miggins, 42, and Jannine Irene Miggins, also known as Jannine Irene Whitehead, 51, had their case mentioned in Rockhampton District Court this week.

The separated pair, who were once prominent on Queensland’s greyhound racing scene, each face three counts of bestiality.

Defence barrister Maree Willey, representing Mr Miggins, said she had not yet finalised instructions with her client, but he would enter pleas at the next court date.

Former couple Jannine and Gareth Miggins were once prominent on the greyhound racing scene. Now, they are charged with bestiality.

Ms Whitehead’s barrister, Julie Marsden, said her client was gathering material ready for sentencing.

According to court documents, Mr Miggins, who owned a business at the time he was charged, and Ms Miggins allegedly had sex with a dog at a Berserker address on December 29, 2021, and January 17, 2022.

The documents also alleged the pair committed bestiality on a dog a third time at a Norman Gardens address where Mr Miggins was residing at the time.

Neither have entered pleas.

Ms Whitehead’s sentence has been scheduled for August 8.

Mr Miggins’ case has been adjourned to the same date for either arraignment (entering a plea) or sentencing.

Both remain on bail.