
Episode 32: Finally, A Finding
From Bronwyn by The Australian
May 8, 2025 · 1h 28m · Season 3 · Episode 32
About this episode
The episode discusses the coroner's findings in the inquest into Bronwyn's presumed murder and the implications for Jon Winfield.
After a bizarre last ditch bid by Jon Winfield to curry favour from a Ballina detective, the coroner heading the inquest into Bronwyn’s presumed murder sums up the case against the surfing bricklayer. He describes Bronwyn’s predicament in May 1993, the plans she was making for herself and her two girls, and her resolve to be free from Jon. The coroner weighs and rejects Jon’s claims – that a mentally befuddled Bronwyn had gone on an impromptu break and must have started a new life. Jodie’s protection of her father comes under closer scrutiny. Chrystal reveals the significance of a signet ring. At the end of the inquest, Jon’s luck looks like it’s finally run out – he’s being referred to the DPP with a recommendation that he be prosecuted for murder. Read more about this case and see photographs, maps, timelines and more at bronwynpodcast.com . If you have information which may help solve this cold case, you can – contact our team confidentially by emailing bronwyn@theaustralian.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: The Australian
Topics covered
- murder investigation
- coroner's inquest
- family dynamics
- cold case
- legal proceedings
Keywords
- Bronwyn
- Jon Winfield
- murder
- coroner
- inquest
- cold case
- Ballina
- DPP
- signet ring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DPP
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