By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
THE family of Pakenham mum Maddison Murphy-West has been given a last-minute reprieve after a suspect in the 20-year-old’s death was refused parole just as he was due for release.
Maddy’s aunt Kelly took to Facebook on Monday to declare she’d been “informed“ Troy Boothey had his parole revoked just as he was set to walk free from prison this week.
Boothey, Maddy’s former partner and the father of their three-year-old son, has been in jail since 2014 for a road-rage attack in which he smashed a bus driver’s side window with a baseball bat.
Maddy’s family was unsure why Boothey’s release date was delayed but it’s believed he is now scheduled to leave jail in March.
“We have just been informed that his parole has been revoked and denied till his release date,” Kelly posted on Facebook.
“Thank you to whoever is responsible. It’s not long till then, but at least he is serving his time.”
Maddy was found dead at her Ahern Road home in Pakenham more than two years ago, on 23 October, 2013, but noone has been charged over the incident.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate her death.
In 2014 an annual rally against domestic violence was organised in Maddy’s honour.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
