Hi Peter
During the course of the
Coronial Inquest we got to know each other and I hope you realise that I will
not idly sit by and allow not only forensic evidence to be destroyed but all of
the recorded phone calls that I had with officers within the Ethical Standards
branch. This is evidence that not only proves the incompetence of the
investigators but the possible tainting of evidence that appears to have run
rampant through this entire investigation. For example without our email
that we presented to you regarding Inspector Reed and the Ethical Standards
team being fully aware that we had in fact stated in writing that Steven (Jnr)
had discussed Krystal Sinn stating that Jason was unarmed on the day.
In our quest for the truth, we
have decided that there is enough evidence for this to go to a court of
law. I’ll state again that in my belief one man does not have the power
to decide whether Thomas Hess acted in a legal and responsible manner in taking
the life of my son. We are taking our time to gather all information and
materials to proceed with a private prosecution. I am still requesting
that no evidence what so ever be destroyed as it will all be needed for the
trial. I am also again requesting copies of all recorded telephone
conversations between myself and members of Ethical Standards unit and any
records that have not been given to us. Well may the Coroner Michael
Barnes sweep my son’s death under a rug and then leave his position within days
allowing us to face more obstacles of dealing with a new Coroner who has no
knowledge of the case and well may the new Coroner say that he’s not prepared
to release anything further to me, I want it all evidence kept and not
destroyed. Michael Barnes may have gone away but I haven’t and neither
has my quest to find the truth.
Also, could you please advise
exact steps required to appeal the Corner’s decision and have his findings
overturned.
Regards
Steve Protheroe
