Tradie found dead by side of road 16 years ago was murdered, coroner finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A coroner has determined that 21-year-old Josh Warneke was likely murdered with blunt force trauma in 2010, 16 years after his death, while criticizing the police investigation for inadequate resources and evidence handling.

• Coroner found Josh Warneke was likely murdered with blunt force trauma
• Police investigation criticized for inadequate resources and handling of evidence
• Gene Gibson was acquitted after being jailed for the murder
• Coroner reported findings to Department of Public Prosecutions for further investigation