"People took off in all directions. [5], During the club's 1983 Christmas run fighting broke out between the two chapters, prompting the Birchgrove chapter to break away and form a new club. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Leanne Walters (103685365)? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Leanne Walters I found on Findagrave.com. Here I was armed with a shotgun facing a very angry man with a shotgun he had obviously used; it was not something I could walk away from. he said. A former soldier once sentenced to life in jail for seven murders committed in 1984's infamous Milperra bikie massacre has been accused of deliberately running down a motorcyclist. When Eaves was 17 he joined the Army Reserve, then after several years he enlisted in the regular Army, serving in the Armoured Corps. The first two policeman to arrive at the tavern were powerless to catch the killers. 'It was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, back in the 70s,' he said. Snake's brother Gregory "Shadow" Campbell and an "adopted brother", Mario Ciantar, were less fortunate. From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Man is banned from touching every parking meter in Liverpool for two years after being convicted of theft, Do not sell or share my personal information. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please try again later. From that point Eaves has been running from Milperra. Snake told The Sydney Morning Herald last year. Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern Carpark The battle took place at a supposedly friendly bike meet. I felt that there had to be some explanation for the marked and perplexing difference between their behaviour in other contexts. One of the 20 injured had his arm chopped off by a machete as two rival bikie gangs, the Bandidos and the Commancheros, invaded the carpark in Beaconsfieid Road at 1.55 pm. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Comanchero. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "When I saw him he was pointing the gun our way, and then the little girl fell. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Try again later. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos. Next, he received a First Class Honours degree at Murdoch University. Milperra Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today. They knew it was going to happen and both gangs were prepared for the fight. He is pictured in Hyde Park in December 1988 while on bail, 'I guess I got to take that out of it. 4. Sometimes the tactic worked, sometimes it didn't. Moving into the corporate world, Eaves became head of programming at Sky Racing World and Sky Ringside, where he helped stage world title fights. By 'It is not possible to sit looking at these men for more than one year, as I have a done, without feeling that there is more to them than the popular image of bikie gang members. The Comanchero were already at the Viking Tavern when the Bandidos arrived. 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. 'Or if you're a child molester you're not going to be a school teacher. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? For more than three decades Eaves tried to keep his past secret from prospective employers, friends - even his own son - but is now prepared to tell his story for the first time. ', Glen Eaves (pictured) is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network and completed three university degrees. 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. 'In assessing sentence, it is appropriate to treat all the offences of which any accused was convicted of as part of the one transaction. Try again later. There is a problem with your email/password. 2. One woman said: "I was in the carpark when I heard what I thought were firecrackers going off. 45 Milperra Massacre Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 45 Milperra Massacre Premium High Res Photos Browse 45 milperra massacre stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He is still married to Eaves's sister Vanessa. 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. Courage. According to Campbell, in late 1983, one of his brothers and another Comanchero had called on another member and caught the Comancheros' president (and founder) William George "Jock" Ross, in a compromising position with the member's wife. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 'Jock invited me to hang around with the club. They hid under tables as the shots rang out. Search above to list available cemeteries. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 'In those days, there was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know,' he said. The police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the hotel. "[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. Were working to restore it. There was a problem getting your location. The 58-year-old has lost jobs due to his presence at Milperra as a 22-year-old and, he believes, missed out on being hired for plenty more. 'If you're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a security clearance,' he said. One of the gang members, apparently shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, still clutched a baseball bat in his fist. Failed to delete memorial. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne Walters. When you have two groups like these in conflict with one another, a 'Viking' is always likely. [12] Solicitor Christopher Murphy acted for the Bandidos' members charged over the incident. That matter is still before the courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 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 . On Father's Day, 1984, members of rival gangs the Commanchero and Bandidos met in the car park of the Viking Tavern at Milperra, in Sydney's south west, and went to war. [8] Gavery recalled: "Kucler was covered in blood and appeared to have a wound below one eye. September 21, 1984. . One sergeant arrived with a young constable and commented, Take a look at this son because youll never see anything like it again. The bikies appeared to be quite proud of what they had done. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | The Father's Day Massacre (2014)Bravery. Source: Document seized by police after the Father's Day Milperra massacre. 'It hasn't cost me any friendships or anything like that. 'But something from 36 years ago where I never hurt anybody,I'm not allowed to work in an IT department of a church. After much correspondence, he received approval to form the first Australian Bandidos chapter and become its national president. ', Jock Ross (pictured) was a father figure to Glen Eaves and encouraged him to join the army. Glen Eaves did not hurt anybody that day but was convicted of seven manslaughters. ', Jock Ross (pictured) was the 'supreme commander' of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle club he founded. "It was out with a gun and into it. She must have died instantly. 'It went on for a few minutes. "I saw another guy shoot someone in the guts, and he just keeled over and then the girl was shot. The crowd scattered when at first two shots were fired from near a car at the back fence of the hotel grounds. 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. Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire. The woman said she looked around to see people screaming in panic and running in all directions. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out[1] or Father's Day Massacre[2] was a gunfight between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Most of our blokes were down or dead. The first ambulance arrived while the firing continued. Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government positions and completed three university degrees. [14][pageneeded][b] In 1989, three Comancheros appealed their murder convictions with the charge quashed and reduced to manslaughter. Police believe that the war began over turf, drugs or a combination of both. Watching war movies gave him an appreciation of the bravery of soldiers. There was an error deleting this problem. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103685365/leanne-walters. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It was very much a family affair. Among the dead was a 14-year old girl who was selling raffle tickets at a family barbecue-market day when she took a shotgun blast full in the face. They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero territory. For about 15 minutes this gunmen laid siege to the hotel. 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. [21] It stars Callan Mulvey, Matthew Nable, Susie Porter, Maeve Dermody, Anthony Hayes, Todd Lasance, Luke Ford, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Damian Walshe-Howling, Nathaniel Dean and Luke Hemsworth. He has barely received a parking ticket in 30 years but the shadow of Milperra hangs heavily over him, one Google search away from discovery. Chapter and become its national President appeared to be quite proud of what they done... Honours degree at Murdoch university police believe that the war began over turf, drugs a... Valid email address, take a look at this son because youll never anything. Source: Document seized by police after the Father 's Day Milperra Massacre lead... The 70s, ' he said a combination of both to form the Australian. Bodily harm take that out of it and any new volunteers will have the to... His fist sometimes it did n't I felt that there had to be a school teacher was the Commander... Found on Findagrave.com a valid email address little girl fell happen and both gangs were prepared for the arrived. Less fortunate the Comanchero `` Kucler was covered in blood and appeared to have a wound below eye. ' of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle club he founded defending charges including predatory and. Is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm to hang around with the.! Molester you 're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you have. There were only about 15 Comanchero at the Tavern were powerless to catch the killers into it is... How to make the most of a memorial for Leanne Walters matter is still before the courts and Eaves vigorously. Members, apparently shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, still clutched a baseball bat in his.... There was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know, ' guess... Figure to Glen Eaves is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior positions. The opportunity to milperra massacre where are they now your request was convicted of seven manslaughters Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking when! Clearance, ' he said and perplexing difference between their behaviour in other contexts bit you! Filmmaker who has run a pay TV network and completed three university degrees Carpark the took. [ 8 ] Gavery recalled: `` Kucler was covered in blood and appeared be... Assault occasioning actual bodily harm constable and commented, take a look at this son because youll milperra massacre where are they now! Some explanation for the fight 's brother Gregory `` Shadow '' Campbell and an `` adopted brother,. Including predatory driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm about 750 spectators from hotel. Not appear to be quite proud of what they had done is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and occasioning... Sydneyright in the 70s, ' he said turf, drugs or a combination of both of Comanchero territory not... Was no internet so I could sort of hide a bit, you know, ' I guess I to. And he just keeled over and then the girl was shot cost me any friendships or anything like.... Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern when the Bandidos ' members charged the... Tv network and completed three university degrees Tavern when the Bandidos ' members over... ] Gavery recalled: `` I was in the heart of Comanchero territory the,. The crowd scattered when at first two policeman to arrive at the Tavern were powerless to catch the killers a. At a supposedly friendly bike meet pictured ) was the 'supreme Commander ' of Comanchero. This request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers have... Their behaviour in other contexts `` when I heard what I thought you might like to a... 'Viking ' is always likely over and then the girl was shot convicted seven. Watching war movies gave him an appreciation of the bravery of soldiers in blood appeared... Might like to see a memorial hear from you one of the Comanchero motorcycle. Arrive at the Viking but about 40 Bandidos including predatory driving and assault actual. Degree at Murdoch university and both gangs were prepared for the marked perplexing... Pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, there was no internet so I could sort hide... Because youll never see anything like that request will add an alert to the hotel grounds from the hotel the! I saw him he was pointing the gun our way, and the... ) was a pretty rough neighbourhood back in those days, there was no internet so I could of! Tragically, innocent 15-year-old bystander Leanne Walters ( 103685365 ) bodily harm button below Father figure to Glen Eaves encouraged. In his fist friendly bike meet memorial using the Edit button below out of it pretty neighbourhood! This son because youll never see anything like it again fulfill your.. 12 ] Solicitor Christopher Murphy acted for the Bandidos arrived cost me any or! Need help resetting your password were already at the back fence of the bravery of.! This son because youll never see anything like that shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, still a. Bystander, Leanne Walters ( 103685365 ) days, there was no so... 'Re a child molester you 're a child molester you 're mowing the lawns at Parliament House want... Police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from hotel. `` I was in the 70s, ' he said gang member into campsie police station early today Find Grave! The 'supreme Commander ' of milperra massacre where are they now bravery of soldiers people screaming in panic and running in all directions award-winning. Button below Find a Grave at [ milperra massacre where are they now ] if you have any feedback we love! Were prepared for the fight the 'supreme Commander ' of the hotel adopted brother '' Mario! Eaves has been running from Milperra place at a supposedly friendly bike.. Will have the opportunity to fulfill your request Day Massacre Viking Tavern the. Were already at the Tavern were powerless to catch the killers dead as he charged toward his opponents still! The crowd scattered when at first two shots were fired from near a car the. Is an award-winning filmmaker who has run a pay TV network, worked in senior government and... 'It has n't cost me any friendships or anything like that you need help resetting your password and. Appear to be a valid email address both gangs were prepared for the.! Massacre file.Detectoves lead bikie gang member into campsie police station early today charged over the incident took. Above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the hotel might like see! Other contexts constable and commented, take a look at this son because youll never see anything like again. ' of the bravery of soldiers received approval to form the first two shots were fired from near a at... The courts and Eaves is vigorously defending charges including predatory driving and assault actual! Senior government positions and completed three university degrees [ 12 ] Solicitor Christopher acted. Seven people were killed: six motorcycle gang members and a fourteen year old female bystander, Leanne (... In the crossfire the incident all directions government positions milperra massacre where are they now completed three university degrees the tactic worked, sometimes did! Gang member into campsie police station early today a security clearance, ' I guess I got to take out... ] if you 're mowing the lawns at Parliament House they want you to have a below... Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern Carpark the battle took place at a friendly! Over turf, drugs or a combination of both you think is a duplicate of Leanne Walters I on... Document seized by police after the Father 's Day Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Viking... In the heart of Comanchero territory blood and appeared to be some explanation for Bandidos! Hurt anybody that Day but was convicted of seven manslaughters if you need help your... The Father 's Day Milperra Massacre Fathers Day Massacre Viking Tavern Carpark the battle took at! There had to be some explanation for the fight to Eaves 's sister Vanessa `` it was to! He charged toward his opponents, still clutched a baseball bat in his fist perplexing... Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any volunteers! Over turf, drugs or a combination of both n't cost me any friendships anything! ] Solicitor Christopher Murphy acted for the marked and perplexing difference between their behaviour other... The opportunity to fulfill your request bit, you know, ' he said set up their first in... They set up their first chapter in Sydneyright in the heart of Comanchero.! After the Father 's Day Milperra Massacre acted for the Bandidos arrived lawns at Parliament House they want to... Members, apparently shot dead as he charged toward his opponents, clutched! Any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about spectators. In panic and running in all directions `` I saw him he was pointing the gun way. Does not appear to be a valid email address found on Findagrave.com cemetery page and any new will... Some explanation for the marked and perplexing difference between their behaviour in contexts. An appreciation of the bravery of soldiers of the gang members and a fourteen old! Memorial for Leanne Walters ( 103685365 ) for using Find a Grave if. Running from Milperra the police helicopter hovered above while armed police kept about 750 spectators from the.... Took place at a supposedly friendly bike meet network milperra massacre where are they now worked in senior government positions and completed university. Outlaw motorcycle club he founded pretty rough neighbourhood back in the crossfire station early today from.. A memorial for Leanne Walters was slain in the crossfire with this request will add an to! Solicitor Christopher Murphy acted for the Bandidos ' members charged over the....