Trio of men charged with Jamie Phillips murder
A trio of men have been charged with the bashing murder of Campbelltown father Jamie Phillips, whose naked body was discovered in a vacant lot in Rosemeadow in October last year.
A trio of men have been charged with the bashing murder of Campbelltown father Jamie Phillips, whose naked body was discovered in a vacant lot in Rosemeadow in October last year.
The murder shook the Campbelltown community and prompted an emotional plea for answers from Jamie Phillips’ mum and brother in January this year.
A post mortem had determined Mr Phillips died as a result of multiple injuries, including stab wounds.
Five people are now before the courts in relation to the murder, including two women who have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
The investigation has been led by Strike Force Hardey, made up of detectives from Campbelltown PAC and the State Crime Command homicide squad, to investigate the murder.
Campbelltown PAC crime manager Detective Inspector Greg Inger praised the investigation and community assistance.
“It was a very, very good investigation, very thorough,” he said.
“We worked closely with the community and the family of the deceased to get to this result.”
Inspector Inger said there was no clear motive for the murder but all people involved had been charged.
“We are pleased we have been able to provide the family with some answers on what occurred,” he said.
Parklea man Barry Paul Cavanagh, 36, was charged with murder yesterday and his matter was first heard at Campbelltown Local Court today.
He did not appear in person and did not apply for bail. The matter will return to Campbelltown Local Court on June 12.
Blair Athol man Nathan McIvor, 37, was arrested at a Helens Park house last month and charged with murder. He remains in custody and is due to return to court on May 3.
A 37 year old Ingleburn man has also been charged with murder and has been refused bail.
Ambarvale woman Sharyn Lee Gallagher, 46, was charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder last Thursday. She has been refused bail and is due to return to court on June 5.
A St Helens Park woman, 31, has also been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
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