James George De Marco, Arlie Lee Fowler back in court over Anuisha Bone murder, weapons charges

Lawyers for two men accused of murdering a man and dumping his body on the side of the road are waiting for a crucial piece of evidence to be disclosed. FULL STORY

Police have arrested two men and charged them with the murder of Anuisha Bone.

Lawyers for two men accused of murdering a Rockhampton man and dumping his body on the side of the road are waiting on a crucial piece of evidence to be disclosed.

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.

James George De Marco and Arlie Lee Fowler have again appeared in court on several charges, including the murder of Anuisha Bone (pictured), who was shot on the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Rd.

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.

Arlie Lee Fowler have again appeared in court charged with the murder of Anuisha Bone.

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.

Their charges were mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on April 17 where the court heard prosecutors had sent more evidence in the mail that morning to Mr De Marco and Mr Fowler’s defence lawyers, but there was still evidence outstanding.

Neither men have entered pleas.

Mr De Marco’s lawyer, Andrew Owens, and Mr Fowler’s lawyer, Jason Grant, both advised the court they had received the partial brief of evidence.

James George De Marco being walked to the Rockhampton Watch House on January 17 2024. He has been charged with the alleged murder of Anuisha Bone.

Police prosecutor Brandon Selic said further evidence had been sent that morning by Australia Post.

“The evidence of most significance which is outstanding is the ballistic reports,” Mr Grant said.

“They’re particularly important given the suggestion that the police located the weapons in a co-accused’s (Mr De Marco) vehicle.”

Mr Selic said the reports were expected to take between two to three weeks.

Mr Owens said it was hoped the balance of the evidence would be received by the next mention of the case on June 12.

Both men were remanded in custody.

Originally published as James George De Marco, Arlie Lee Fowler back in court over Anuisha Bone murder, weapons charges