Disgraced officer could be called in Whiskey Au Go Go Inquest
A disgraced former New South Walespolice officer could be called to give evidence at the coronial inquest into the deadly Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing that began in Brisbane today.Â
It s also been suggested that multiple people were likely involved in the fatal arson incident that killed 15 people in 1973, other than the convicted pair of John Stuart and James Finch.Â
Counsel assisting the coroner Stephen Keim SC said one of those is believed to be convicted murderer Vincent O Dempsey, with a significant collection of evidence tying him to the arson.Â
It s a tragedy that s haunted Queensland for nearly half a century, but today a reopened inquest into the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go fire is looking to finally find answers to longstanding questions.
Today s pre-inquest into the deadly blaze saw new revelations come forwards, including the fact one of those responsible for the fire had recently died.
The new information gave little comfort to the families of the 15 who died, who are still looking for answers they ve been seeking for 48 years.
It s a tragedy that s haunted Queensland for nearly half a century, but today a reopened inquest into the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go fire is looking to finally find answers to longstanding questions.(Nine / Supplied)