No charges had been laid by 1 am. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. He is pictured while on bail at Christmas in 1987 with his sister Vanessa who married Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross, One of the bikies killed at Milperra is pictured lying over his dead brother at the Viking Tavern. September 21, 1984. . Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Is YOUR wood burner at risk? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the hotel. The clubs had a no drugs policy and Colin "Caesar" Campbell, Sergeant-at-Arms of both Comanchero chapters and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Bandidos after they were patched over, points to the acrimony of the split as the sole reason. September 01, 2019 - 8:05AM. 7 are killed, comprising of 6 bikers and an innocent civilian. We have all paid a terrible price and we will never be allowed to forget it or escape from itMilperra changed everything. 'The criminal record came back, I thought they'd just have a bit of a chat to me about it but no. From age eight or nine wanted to join the army. Eaves then gained a Graduate Certificate in Management, Change Leadership and Innovation from Flinders University. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. At the time, the 'Milperra Massacre' court case was one of the largest in Australian history, with a total of 43 people charged with murder. cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Police say the onetime Comanchero outlaw was involved in an altercation with a 23-year-old motorcyclist about 10.50pm on March 20. A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead.Credit:Bruce Miller. Any member found guilty of wearing his Colours on or around anything other than a British or American motorcycle of 500cc or more will be severely dealt with. You're destroying someone's life completely.'. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead. From the Archives, 1984: The Milperra bikie massacre. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Eaves would be one of 31 bikies to spend 14 months in front of a Supreme Court jury sitting at Penrith in what was then Australia's longest-running criminal trial. The woman said she looked around to see people screaming in panic and running in all directions. It was very much a family affair. Source: Justice Adrian Roden on sentencing the Milperra bikies, The comments below have not been moderated, By First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on September 3, 1984. 'As stupid and as naive as it sounds that's exactly what happened. It's more difficult to try and tell a prospective employer up front.'. The Milperra Massacre, also known as the Father's Day Massacre, refers to a battle between Bandidos MC and Comanchero MC in the suburb of Milperra, Sydney on Sunday 2 September, 1984, which was Father's Day in Australia. Eaves grew up in Parramatta, in Sydney's west. Although never mentioned by the media or charged, several wives and girlfriends of the club members took part. Clubhouse attacks and other violence continued until August when Campbell alleged that Spencer and Ross "declared war" in a phone call.[3]. 5. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out[1] or Father's Day Massacre[2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Ron Stephenson who led the police investigation into the shoot-out stated in 1994: "In the middle of it all, the pub staff were still selling beer. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The Bandidos pulled up in a group at the western end of the car park and after distributing guns and other weapons, moved to confront the Comancheros president. 9. 5. A 20-minute battle waged with guns, baseball bats and knives killed two Bandidos, four Comancheros and an innocent bystander, 15-year-old Joanne Walters. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. A fierce loyalty and a propensity for violence, which rightly or wrongly typify the popular image of such clubs are clearly indicated by the almost intimidatory appearance adopted, and the emphasis on strength and power to be found in man and machine alike. 'A fierce loyalty and a propensity for violence, which rightly or wrongly typify the popular image of such clubs are clearly indicated by the almost intimidatory appearance adopted, and the emphasis on strength and power to be found in man and machine alike. The fighting continued for at least 10minutes, while police helicopters circled overhead, with members of the public fleeing to the tavern and nearby properties as soon as the shooting started. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Bandidos, Comancheros and bystanders were struck, limbs were broken, people were stabbed, people were shot. She must have died instantly. Spencer had visited several outlaw clubs in America two years earlier and remembered how much respect U.S Bandidos showed to him, so he contacted their National President Ronnie Hodge. He was watched by Wayne McTighe, 12, from his home on the other side of Beaconsfield Road. Search above to list available cemeteries. Bandido member John "Whack" Campbell never fully recovered from the injuries he received and in 1987 died in jail from complications. They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero territory. On the morning of September 2a group of Bandidos had ridden past Eaves's Westmead home to stir him up and indicate they would be attending a bike swap meet at the Viking Tavern later that day. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The Comanchero had recently split, with most members defecting to form the first Australian chapter of the US-based Bandidos. I felt that there had to be some explanation for the marked and perplexing difference between their behaviour in other contexts. OLD bikies never die. Another Campbell brother, John "Wack" Campbell, died three years later from his injuries. They knew it was going to happen and both gangs were prepared for the fight. The two of them were about seven metres from one of the gunmen. 'Minutes later seven lay dead - four Comancheros, two Bandidos and a 15-year-old girl.'. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984.Credit:Franklin Johnson. Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Philip "Knuckles" McElwaine was found guilty only of affray; he was the only motorcycle club member to be acquitted of the manslaughter and murder charges that were brought against him. I used to have this habit that after I've known someone for some time and they know me I might disclose it to them. 45 Milperra Massacre Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 45 Milperra Massacre Premium High Res Photos Browse 45 milperra massacre stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 0 cemeteries found in Leppington, Camden Council, New South Wales, Australia. 'And what it was drawing in those days was a lot of young, disenfranchised young guys that didn't have a father figure,' Eaves said. 6. 8. 'How they stuck together and how they would give their life up for what they believed in,' he said. Defiance. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out[1] or Father's Day Massacre[2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. His mother died and his young girlfriend fell pregnant. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. Eaves had only been in the club for a few months before tensions between the Comanchero and Bandidos exploded in bloodshed. For the past few years Eaves has volunteered with an organisation of ex-military personnel called Team Rubicon which operates an emergency response team for events such as bushfires. He has barely received a parking ticket in 30 years but the shadow of Milperra hangs heavily over him, one Google search away from discovery. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. Moving into the corporate world, Eaves became head of programming at Sky Racing World and Sky Ringside, where he helped stage world title fights. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Being present at the worst bikie outrage in Australian history was hard to share with friends, and family. By [8], The court case following the "Milperra Massacre" was at the time one of the largest in Australian history. Now 57, Eaves has been charged with predatory driving, driving furiously to cause bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an alleged road rage incident in Sydney's inner-west. "The guy pointing the gun at me was a Comanchero and I asked, 'Will you use these, fight with the fists,' know what I mean? The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out [1] or Father's Day Massacre [2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September ( Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Glen Eaves (pictured) has lost jobs due to his presence at Milperra as a 22-year-old and missed out on being hired for more. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [a] If found guilty, Ross would have been expelled from the club. 'We went down to the back of the car park where there was a six foot fence and they weren't there,' he said. No arrests had been made last night. Oops, something didn't work. 'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. "[8] Garvey was confronted by Raymond Sunshine Kucler of the Comancheros who was armed with a shotgun. He was one of six bikies originally sentenced to life for taking part in the Milperra massacre but served only a little more than five years. Thirty-five years ago, two bikie gangs opened fire on each other in the car park of a south-western . That matter is still before the courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Members of the Banditos Bikie group appeared at Bankstown Court on charges of affray and serious affront and alarm. But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. He was an uncredited consultant on the 2012 television mini-series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, which he did not watch beyond halfway through the first episode. Eaves, who like his fellow bikies had pleaded not guilty to all charges, referred to the most notorious example of Australian injustice as that sentence was handed down. As Sergeant-at-Arms, he ordered Ross to face charges of breaking one of the ten club rules. The Comanchero were already at the Viking Tavern when the Bandidos arrived. You can always change this later in your Account settings. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103685365/leanne-walters. Glen Eaves did not hurt anybody that day but was convicted of seven manslaughters. Bandidos sergeant-at-arms, Colin "Caesar" Campbell, was shot six times and spent six weeks in intensive care before checking himself out. Ross failed to appear at the first two meetings and after arriving at the third, simply announced that the club would be split into two chapters and walked out. The vice president had been shot and killed, the sergeant-at-arms was killed.'. "[8] Constable John Garvey who arrived at the scene stated: "The wounds on the men were horrific. Snake fell to the ground, clutching his stomach. In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Some are in their thirties and forties, have no significant prior convictions and have good family and work backgrounds. Glen Eaves was just 22 when he was present at the 1984 Milperra bikie massacre; He did not injure anybody, helped to save others and tried to stop the bloodshed ; The Comanchero and soldier was sentenced to life in prison for seven murders; Those convictions were reduced to manslaughter and he was released in 1988 You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In 1992, Ross was the last to be released after serving five years and three months. 'I've gone on to meet premiers and movie stars and travel the world and do three degrees. 'There was, I thought, a very good reason for that. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. 'Some of the guys were there, just a handful of them, and most of them were drunk,' he said. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? About 40 people were trapped inside the Norseman Bar when the shooting started. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters. [11] In total 43 people were charged with seven counts of murder under the doctrine of "common purpose"[11] charges against 10 were dropped before trial and Bernard "Bernie" Podgorski, secretary of the Bandidos, was granted immunity after turning Queen's Evidence. Any member found guilty of using their superior ability to 'con' another member or nominated member out of their bikes, money or valuables will be severely dealt with. Jock Ross suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head. Some were moving into the Norseman bar of the Viking to hear a band, The Lads. Justice Roden found it was impossible to determine who had discharged the first shot at the Viking Tavern but Eaves was one of those to have fired his gun. 9. GREAT NEWS! [13], During the longest joint criminal trial in New South Wales history,[citation needed] 58 policemen provided security including armed members of the Tactical Operations Unit who were stationed in the courtroom and witnesses required armed guards from the Witness Security Unit to escort them home. A lot of other blokes didn't want to go but Jock said, "OK, we'll go there for an hour, show ourselves". The fact that seven people were killed is itself a significant, aggravating circumstance as is the fact that there were hundreds of people whose lives were put at risk.'. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. Former prisoners who had done their time needed to be given another chance. When Eaves turned 16 his father made him leave school, dashing his dream to attend the Royal Military College, Duntroon. There were ex-soldiers, tradesmen, council workers, even a serving policeman. Two Comancheros had died from shotgun wounds, another two Comancheros died after being shot with a Rossi .357 Magnum rifle, two Bandidos died from shotgun wounds and a 14-year-old bystander, Leanne Walters, also died after being hit in the face by a stray .357 bullet. I mean, those sorts of weapons can do some terrible damage. By 1.45 pm more than 400 people were at the ranch-style tavern. As I ran I was worried I was going to get a bullet in the back." Where are the survivors of the Milperra massacre now? The Waco incident will not tarnish their image, Sher said. The car park turned into a battlefield as leather and denim-clad civilians waged a suburban war. So, if they were infants then they are now in their 60s ot 70s or so. September 12, 1984. Credit:Bruce Miller. Those who supported bringing charges against Ross, the six Campbell brothers, the three McElwaine brothers, Anthony "Snodgrass" Spencer (Snoddy) and Charles "Charlie" Sciberras remained at the Birchgrove clubhouse that overlooked Yurulbin Park[4] while Ross and the remaining Comancheros set up a new clubhouse in Harris Park. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group . , updated 'A need to belong and enjoy a close relationship and bond with others can be readily understood. When the shooting started he used his military training to stay calm under fire and drag two wounded comrades to the safety of cover. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Mr Henry Lavelanski, of Flemington, said an alley cleared between the two gangs, who started shooting at each other. Eaves's son was 11 when he learnt of his history last year. [12], The Comancheros were notorious for carrying registered shotguns openly while riding. 'Now I know what Lindy Chamberlain felt like,' he said from the dock. Greg James QC, represented all but one of the Bandidos' members during their trial, that being Colin Campbell. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters.Video - The Milperra Massacre, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Justice Adrian Roden Q.C. "I was the first person shot," Snake says in footage to be aired on Wednesday's episode of the Channel Seven documentary series Gangs Of Oz. About 20minutes later, 34 equally armed Bandidos members arrived. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Based on the book Brothers in Arms by Lindsay Simpson and Sandra Harvey, the Network Ten production tells the story of, and the lead up to, the fateful Milperra massacre in which rival gangs . 2. 'I often wondered would I have just got out of the army and been a mechanic at Parramatta,' he said. It's driven me to achieve, maybe to prove that I wasn't that crook. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The aftermath of the massacre on September 2, 1984. Add to your scrapbook. Yes, there are a few still alive. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 3. He seemed to be firing in all directions, " the man said. Having served his sentence, Glen Eaves hoped he would be able to get on with his life. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. Bandidos vice president Mario "Chopper" Cianter was shot twice in the chest with a shotgun and died instantly. She wasn't even doing anything," he said. The onetime soldier was also the youngest bikie at the Milperra massacre 36 years ago and has seven counts of manslaughter recorded against his name. Year should not be greater than current year. The involuntary discharge was the catalyst for pitched battle involving fists, guns and other weapons. The Milperra massacre's originslay in a split in the Comanchero ranks a year earlier. 'I didn't want to go. All the murder verdicts were quashed and replaced with manslaughter convictions by the Court of Criminal Appeal. What actually happened before all hell broke loose has never been told before due to the code of silence even among enemy clubs. 'It was a pretty unhappy family.'. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. "I saw one woman with a baby about six months old. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. [6][pageneeded][7]. Members of that gang had been dissatisfied with the dictatorial leadership of its 'supreme commander' Jock Ross, who ran the Comanchero like a paramilitary organisation. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. Six of the bikies convicted of the seven murders got life while three others received terms of 18 or 20 years. Any member found guilty of not helping another member who is in genuine trouble, not bulls*** trouble, will be severely dealt with. He is pictured centre leaning against the bench in a short film about police corruption he shot in 1994. Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia Any member found guilty of breeding dissension in the Club (ie Running down the President of the Club or Club policies in any way, shape of form - or bad s*** rumours) will be thrown out. Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government positions and completed three university degrees. They dealt drugs and their ex-president was convicted of murder. She was screaming too. A need to belong and enjoy a close relationship and bond with others can be readily understood. Armed guards were placed on the casualty wards last night. Bandido Tony Allan 'Lard' Melville got life, as did Comancheros Eaves, Ian Keith 'Snow' White, Robert John Allen 'Jay Jay' Heeney, Raymond 'Sunshine' Kucler and Ross. Try again later. Thanks for your help! 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. The screenplay was written by Greg Haddrick, Roger Simpson and Jo Martino. It is directed by Peter Andrikidis. There was a couple of cars led them in and then a heap of bikes.'. Glen Anthony Eaves was just 22 when he played a major role in the greatest bikie outrage in Australian criminal history, in which six gang members and a teenage girl were shot dead. (A Current Affair) An innocent 15-year-old girl was killed along with six bikies, while a further 21 bikies were badly injured. Because of the number of charges this man's brother was charged with the murder. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached'. "[8] Stephenson dismissed the later claims made by both the Comancheros and Bandidos that no violence was planned for the swap meet as he stated: "I simply cant accept that. The first of more than 200police arrived 15 minutes after the fighting ended and cordoned off the area. 'As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war.'. [11], Ross received a life sentence for his role in the violence. Most of the bikies were rounded up later but Eaves was immediately taken into custody and spent the next four years at Long Bay. It is proper to have regard to the totality of the criminal conduct of which each had been convicted and then sentence accordingly. 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He continued making films and his work was accepted into international festivals. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club . Only Comanchero president Jock Ross served more than five years. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Australia News. Eaves was an uncredited consultant on the 2012 television mini-series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, which he did not watch beyond halfway through the first episode. One of the gang members, apparently shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, still clutched a baseball bat in his fist. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong day. Almost immediately he was hit in the foot by shotgun pellets. The shootout had its roots in an intense rivalry that developed after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club . 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