Kelly Wilkinson murder: Alleged killer’s life in jail revealed

The ex-husband accused of killing Kelly Wilkinson has been released from hospital and is adjusting to life behind bars.

The man accused of murdering his estranged wife Kelly Wilkinson on the Gold Coast has been released from hospital and is adjusting to life behind bars.

Brian Earl Johnston, 34, has been transferred to jail as he awaits his day in court over the horrific allegations.

The former US marine is accused of killing Kelly after setting her on fire in a suburban back yard in April.

Brian Johnston is the estranged husband of Kelly Wilkinson and has been charged with her murder at Arundel on the Gold Coast. Picture Facebook

Johnston spent almost two weeks in an induced coma due to his own burns, but after several weeks recovering in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, he has now been transferred to Arthur Gorrie jail and then Wolston Correctional Centre, where he remains in the prison’s hospital care unit.

Still heavily bandaged, Johnston is unable to hold a pen to write, but has spoken with his American-based family, who are trying to navigate the logistics of joining him in Australia.

Johnston was formally charged with murder and other offences at his hospital bed in April, but he is yet to face court.

He has not made an application to apply for Supreme Court bail and is due to face Southport Magistrates Court for mention on July 16.

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