COLD CASE: Next step in alleged Airlie Beach killing

12 years after Jay Brogden disappeared, two men have faced court charged with his murder. This is what will happen next >>

LAWYERS for a man charged with the murder of Jay Brogden have asked for matters to be heard in early November to marry up with a co-accused in the alleged cold case killing.

Braddon Charles Peter Butler was charged in April this year with the 21 year old's death at Airlie Beach 12 years ago. He has not entered a plea.

Jay Brogden, 21, who vanished in Cannonvale, north Queensland, on April 21, 2007. Police ruled he probably committed suicide but his family believes he was murdered. An inquest is being held on February 10.

 

Mackay Magistrates Court heard Legal Aid Queensland solicitors, who represented Mr Butler, wanted matters to be mentioned again on November 7 to line up with the case against Gavin Philip Parnell, who is also charged with Mr Brogden's murder.

Both Mr Butler and Mr Parnell used to live in Airlie Beach.

Mr Brogden was last seen at Cannonvale on April 21, 2007. His body has never been found.

 

Jay Brogden, 21, who vanished in Cannonvale, north Queensland, on April 21, 2007. Police ruled he probably committed suicide but his family believes he was murdered. An inquest is being held on February 10.

Mr Butler was extradited from New South Wales earlier this year before being arrested and charged with Mr Brogden's murder.

Mr Parnell was arrested in Coffs Harbour in March by New South Wales police before he was extradited and charged with murder late last month.

The court heard that both matters should be heard together.

The cases will be mentioned on November 7.

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