Bogie grazier accused of triple murder to give evidence

Darryl Valroy Young, a 63-year-old cattle station owner from Bogie, will take the stand to give evidence in his Supreme Court trial in Townsville. He faces charges of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

The prosecution alleges that on August 4, 2022, Young shot four people at the gate of his property, resulting in the deaths of Mervyn Schwarz, Maree Schwarz, and Maree's son, Graham Tighe. Ross Tighe, who is also related to the victims, testified earlier in the trial that he witnessed the shooting and survived a single bullet wound.

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It is for the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Darryl Young was at the place at the time of the alleged offence.

Young has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His defense team has challenged Ross Tighe's account, asserting that their client was not present at the location when the alleged crimes occurred. The defense plans to present an alibi for Young, with lawyers indicating that two other witnesses, Sharon Young and Quinten Young, will also be called to testify.

"It is for the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Darryl Young was at the place at the time of the alleged offense," stated Mr. Kimmins, Young's lawyer, as he opened the defense case. The trial is currently in its third week, and Young is expected to provide his testimony later today.

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Darryl Young was not at the place that the alleged crime is alleged to have been committed.