James De Marco and Arlie Fowler matter back in court over alleged Anuisha Bone murder
The lawyers for the men accused of murdering a popular Rockhampton footballer have told a court they are waiting on evidence, including a ballistics report. LATEST.
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A court has received the latest update in the case of two men accused of murdering a Rockhampton man and dumping his body on the side of the road.
James George De Marco, 26, and Arlie Lee Fowler, 33, have been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Anuisha Bone, who was found by a member of the public about 3.50am on November 17, 2023 on the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road.
Mr De Marco has also been charged with possessing drugs, unlawfully possessing a category A, B or M weapon, two counts of unlawfully possessing a category D, H or R weapon and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, in relation to a roadside stop at the corner of Aquatic Place and High Street in Rockhampton the day after the alleged murder.
Mr Fowler has been charged with one count each of possessing tainted property and drug utensils after he was stopped by police at the corner of Karraschs Road and Pialba Burrum Heads Road in Hervey Bay on November 22, 2023.
He has also been charged with four counts of possessing drugs on November 1 and November 22 at Leichhardt Street in Parkhurst, one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle on November 21 in Rockhampton, three counts of unlawfully possessing category A, B or M weapons and three of category D, H or R on November 21 at the corner of Auton and Johnson Road, The Caves.
Both men had their charges mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday, August 14.
Fowler’s lawyer Jason Grant, who appeared via telephone, told the court he was still waiting for the ballistics evidence to be provided.
De Marco’s lawyer Andrew Owens, who also appeared by telephone, said there was still material outstanding and that the two matters should be kept together.
Police prosecutor Clancy Fox told the court a partial brief of evidence had been provided to both parties and that he would follow up on the outstanding material.
Both men were remanded in custody and their matters were adjourned to be mentioned again on September 11.
It is understood no pleas have been entered for any charges.
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