The father of two, who has languished in jail for 13 years for the murder of his partner Stacey Thorne, has been granted a retrial following a successful Supreme Court appeal.
The major legal victory announced today follows a two-year investigation by 7NEWS’Michael Usher which presented convincing proof that crucial evidence against Austic was planted by police.
7NEWS will broadcast a special report, hosted by Michael Usher, on Monday at 8.45pm WST, detailing the case. 7NEWS Presents: Framed will feature explosive new evidence, fresh insight from legal and forensic experts at the centre of the case and exclusive interviews with Austic’s mother and daughter – two determined women and their untold story in how they could never let this go.