Hea. When the shooting started he used his military training to stay calm under fire and drag two wounded comrades to the safety of cover. Caught off guard, the Comancheros were scattered around the car park. 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. Four other members of the Comancheros gang received life sentences for murder and 16 Bandidos received sentences of seven years for manslaughter. [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. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. They hid behind cars and they hid behind walls while others just ran. It includes interviews with the police investigating officer, former superintendent Ron Stephenson, Comanchero president "Jock" Ross, Bandido vice president "Bullets" and several other Milperra survivors. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. "[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. September 01, 2019 - 7:35AM. Contrary to some newspaper reports, there was no charge toward one another, nor were formal battle lines drawn. Next, he received a First Class Honours degree at Murdoch University. Bandidos vice president Mario "Chopper" Cianter was shot twice in the chest with a shotgun and died instantly. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Any member found guilty of stealing from a member of the Club itself will be thrown out of the Club. Snake said a Comanchero then walked over, "stuck the shotty in me head while I was lying there". They dealt drugs and their ex-president was convicted of murder. 1984 gang gunfight in Milperra, Australia, Comanchero Club Rule 4: "Any member found guilty of screwing another member's Ol' Lady, or taking advantage of a rift between them for future conning up, will be thrown out". During his trial Eaves had been unimpressed with some of the defence lawyers and realised university could not be that hard. Eaves has no contact with any old Comanchero or Jock Ross and his sister Vanessa, who have been married about 40 years and live on the NSW Central Coast. Two Bandidos and four Comanchero were killed. 'We literally had our backs to the wall, nowhere to run, when they approached us. 'Then all of a sudden the Bandidos arrived and there was a f***ing heap of them. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Three more bodies fell close together near a line of motorcycles, shot within metres of the gunmen. Verify and try again. 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. To me they were just a bunch of blokes and Jock was a big brother figure to me. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 5. But like most admirable qualities, these can be carried to excess. Ross was trying to rebuild the club and draw in as many new members as possible. Eaves directed a teenage Lucy Durack in the 1998 film Parlami d'Amore, a decade before she played Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked. Illustration from the Sydney Morning Herald, September 3, 1984. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Select from premium Milperra Massacre of the highest quality. The Waco incident will not tarnish their image, Sher said. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. 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. ). 'Or if you're a child molester you're not going to be a school teacher. Thirty-five years ago, two bikie gangs opened fire on each other in the car park of a south-western . As patriotism can lead to jingoism and mateship can lead to cronyism, so bikie club loyalty, it seems, can lead to bikie club war. He was very pent-up; you could see the anger and emotion in his eyes. ', Jock Ross (pictured) was the 'supreme commander' of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle club he founded. 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. Eaves, driving a Skoda Octavia station wagon, allegedly chased the motorcyclist for five minutes before hitting him with his vehicle in Ian Parade at Concord. , updated 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 . Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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 . [8] Both men placed their shotguns on the ground.[8]. FACED with a loaded gun, Geoff "Snake" Campbell didn't ask for mercy. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A further 28 people were wounded with 20 requiring hospitalisation. Eaves went into business with the help of his solicitor Leigh Johnson and worked as an insurance and investment agent before deciding to study film-making. He is yet to enter a plea to any of the charges. A man grieves over his brother, one of the dead.Credit:Bruce Miller. The army stuck with Eaves while he was in prison, re-signing him to three more years service while he was at Long Bay on remand. 'It was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, back in the 70s,' he said. "It was out with a gun and into it. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. He is pictured with his sister Vanessa at Christmas in 1987. He worked as an insurance and investment agent for a few years before setting out to become a filmmaker. Year should not be greater than current year. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. 'Jock got shot in the head and the lungs. "People ducked and screamed and others yelled 'get down, get down.'". Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. ', Eaves (pictured with ponytail) directed a teenage Lucy Durack (pictured in white dress) in Parlami d'Amore (Speak to Me of Love) in 1998, a decade before she played Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked. [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. He seemed to be firing in all directions, " the man said. More than 30 men were arrested last night as police questioned at least 500 witnesses after seven people were shot dead in a bikie brawl at the carpark of the Viking Tavern in the south-western suburb of Milperra. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. All the Comanchero and Bandidos were charged with murder under the principle of common purpose. Bull died in jail two years later from a blood clot his family blames on injuries he sustained in the battle. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. He was distracted by the presence of members of a rival club the Mobshitters and went to the back of the tavern to ensure they were not going to get involved. The documentary, first aired on 2 February 2003, follows Brown as he looks for screenwriters, funds and a director for his movie. Wes Graham, 23, who was on the hotel verandah when the shooting started, said he saw two shots fired in the air and then one man shot in the head. Top podcast episodes. Find Milperra Massacre stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Grieving relatives and friends leave Penrith Court after the Verdict of the Milperra Bikies Massacre trail. 'To this day I don't understand why he didn't say, "We're not going, we can't take these guys on". Before the two gangs met at the Viking Tavern Eaves tried to convince the Comanchero 'supreme commander' Jock Ross they would be out-numbered. We came from all walks from life optometrists, engineers, clerks and blue collar workers and all had our reasons for being there (in a motorcycle gang). I get that. She must have died instantly. 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. 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. [20], A television mini-series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms, based on the book Brothers in Arms by Lindsay Simpson and Sandra Harvey, screened on Australias Network Ten in May 2012. 'It was a pretty unhappy family.'. A violent shootout in Australia, which came to be known as the Milperra Massacre, killed seven and wounded 28 near Sydney in 1984. Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia After a lengthy journey through the judicial system, nine men were convicted of the seven murders and 21 men convicted on seven counts of manslaughter. 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. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. Marking 35 years since the 'Milperra Massacre'. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. "[8] Constable John Garvey who arrived at the scene stated: "The wounds on the men were horrific. I've got to remind myself of that sometimes too when I'm feeling down.'. An experimental film Eaves (right) made at UTS won an award which was presented by acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann in the presence of then NSW premier Bob Carr (left) in 1995. A famous photo shows Phillip "Bull" Campbell collapsed in grief onto Shadow. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Police were interviewing 400 people, some at the floodlit scene of the killings, and collecting an arsenal of weapons. Try again later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Throughout the sentence hearing, I sought a greater understanding than I was able to obtain of the nature of the clubs and the relationship between their respective members. No matter what Eaves does in life - he volunteers his time for disaster relief with a veterans' organisation - he is dragged back to the car park of the Viking Tavern in south-western Sydney where six bikies and a teenage girl were shot dead. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. 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. The Bandidos were late and, thinking that the opposing gang was not coming, some Comancheros went into the Viking Tavern bar. 'Minutes later seven lay dead - four Comancheros, two Bandidos and a 15-year-old girl.'. You're destroying someone's life completely.'. September 12, 1984. Most of the survivors still alive now were young at the time - in the 1930s and 40s. Australia News. He 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. [17][c], In a repetition of the circumstances that led to the Milperra massacre, in early 2007 more than 60 members of the Parramatta and Granville chapters of the Nomads, previously affiliated with the Comancheros, defected to the Bandidos. 'The outcome of this for both sides is people have died early, people on both sides have committed suicide. Drag images here or select from your computer for Leanne Walters memorial. A former bikie convicted over the 1984 Milperra Massacre in which a teenage girl was shot and killed, has been cleared to work with children by a Sydney court. Bandido member Gregory "Shadow" Campbell was shot in the throat by a shotgun and died instantly. 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 had declared war on each other, and once that happens you can be assured a full-scale battle will take place if they meet in public". The battle, sparked by inter-club rivalries between the Comancheros and the Bandidos, led to the deaths of a 14-year-old girl, four Comancheros and two Bandidos. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 9. There was, I thought, a very good reason for that. Jock Ross suffered a brain injury after being shot in the head. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Oops, something didn't work. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As Sergeant-at-Arms, he ordered Ross to face charges of breaking one of the ten club rules. The 58-year-old no longer applies for the increasing number of roles which require a police check because of his criminal record. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. 'All I did was run out under fire and drag some wounded guys behind cars,' he said. Watching war movies gave him an appreciation of the bravery of soldiers. The Milperra Massacre was a firearm battle between rival motorcycle gang members on September 2 (Father's Day) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney. Police say the onetime Comanchero outlaw was involved in an altercation with a 23-year-old motorcyclist about 10.50pm on March 20. Eventually some 1,000 jurors were presented before 12 were found acceptable to sit on the case. More than two years later, on 12 June 1987, the jury delivered 63 murder convictions, 147 manslaughter convictions and 31 of affray. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Any member found guilty of divulging Club business to anyone not a member, unless directed by the President, will be severely dealt with. 'I've been out of work for about a year, but it's like it just gets harder and harder and harder,' he said. Eaves was just 21. Eaves was released in December 1988, returned to custody briefly during a High Court appeal and let go again in July 1989, hoping he could get on with his life. We have set your language to People actually sat in the hotel drinking while the war was going on outside. When Eaves turned 16 his father made him leave school, dashing his dream to attend the Royal Military College, Duntroon. 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. First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on September 3, 1984. I also wanted to know more about the clubs themselves and what it is about the way of life that they offer that led these people, many of whom would in all other respects be regarded as law-abiding and responsible citizens of commendable character, to indulge in what on the face of it is irresponsible, anti-social behaviour of extreme violence, bringing with it obvious danger to human live, and in the facts of this case, the tragic consequences of seven deaths. Two days later they arrested Eaves and charged him at Burwood police station. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[8] Garvey was confronted by Raymond Sunshine Kucler of the Comancheros who was armed with a shotgun. For a few years before setting out to become a filmmaker ask for mercy of seven years manslaughter... 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