Trial for accused murderer Andrew Cobby delayed

More than three years after Kym Cobby was found dead only metres from her Worongary home, her family still do not know when her alleged killer — estranged husband Andrew Cobby — will face trial for her murder.

THE heartbroken sister of slain mum Kym Cobby says her family have a constant “black cloud” over their heads because of unexpected delays to her accused killer’s case.

Kym Cobby, 51, was found on the street outside her Worongary home on November 12, 2017.

She had been beaten to death.

Kym Cobby died on the Gold Coast in 2017. Picture: supplied.

Her estranged husband Andrew John Cobby was found nearby and later charged with murder.

Cobby was expected to face trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court on May 10.

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But Ms Cobby’s sister Kaye Eden said the family were shocked to find out the case had been abruptly adjourned late last month.

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A Brisbane Supreme Court spokeswoman said the trial was “delisted by consent” and a new date has not been set.

Kym (right) with her siblings, Kaye Eden (left) and Brad Schulz. Picture: supplied.

Ms Eden said waiting for the trial had been like being under a “black cloud”.

She said the family were prepared for the four-week sitting, having taken time off work and school, and without a new trial date have been left feeling they will never get justice.

“We will never get over what happened to Kym, but we’ll eventually learn to live with it more,” Ms Eden said.

“Waiting for the trial, it’s been like a black cloud above our heads. The pain still doesn’t go away. Now it’s been adjourned, it’s just frustrating because we were mentally prepared for it and we’d made arrangements with work and school.

“We want to get this done (the trial) because it’s actually been a rollercoaster, knowing it’s happening, and knowing it’s coming.

“We don’t want to face it but once it’s faced and dealt with, we can move on.”

Andrew Cobby being taken into Southport Watchhouse and charged with the Worongary murder of his wife Kym Cobby, with whom he was separated. Picture: 9 Gold Coast News.

Ms Eden said she had been unable to work following her sister’s death because of the mental toll it had taken, but was hoping to get her life back on track after the trial, during which she and members of the family were expected to give evidence or prepare victim impact statements.

“There are lots of things that hold you back from moving forwards to getting through something like this,” she said. “Waiting for the trial date, that’s one of them. It has stopped me moving on with my life. I want to get a new job and a new career but I couldn’t very well start a job and then say I need four weeks off for the trial.”

Kym Cobby’s sister Kaye Eden, son Joel Cobby, and mother Olwyn Schulz pictured shortly after the woman’s death. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Andrew Cobby’s matter is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on May 20.

The Bulletin understands the trial was adjourned after more evidence in the case was disclosed.