Episode 34: A Cautionary Tale

Episode 34: A Cautionary Tale

From Bronwyn by The Australian

August 7, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 3 · Episode 34

About this episode

Retired detective Glenn Taylor discusses the implications of a 1998 interview with murder suspect Jon Winfield regarding Bronwyn's case.

Retired detective Glenn Taylor who has worked harder on Bronwyn’s case than any other police officer faces a problem. Will his video-taped formal interview in Ballina’s police station in 1998 with murder suspect Jon Winfield be ruled out in the event of any prosecution? Lawyers and police say it is on the cards because Jon was not cautioned by police that he had a legal right to silence. Glenn believes that damning evidence from the interview ‘should’ be admissible in a future prosecution – but he agrees it will be up to a judge to decide. Legendary former Sydney detective Michael Drury highlights what he describes as a disturbing ‘pattern of alibi construction’ by Jon, who denies wrongdoing. Chrystal ceases all contact with her Uncle Andy, who blames the Winfield family for the rift. 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.

Topics covered

  • cold case
  • murder investigation
  • legal rights
  • police procedure
  • alibi construction
  • family dynamics

Keywords

  • Bronwyn
  • Glenn Taylor
  • Jon Winfield
  • murder case
  • legal rights
  • police interview
  • alibi
  • cold case
  • Michael Drury

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bronwyn, The Australian

Places: Ballina

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