PCA Report paragraphs 43-44. Title from David and Goliath p192

43. In the present case, it is alleged control of the scene was virtually non-existent and it is inferred vital evidence was either disturbed to give a false impression or was lost altogether. Mr Karam employs extravagant language to illustrate perceived Police failures at the scene. He says, for instance, "by 9.45am at least eleven Police staff and four ambulance officers had to varying degrees walked, poked and prodded their way around the house." Our inquiry has failed to substantiate this claim in any form whatsoever. The words do not constitute fair and valid criticism.

44. Mr Karam claims that "vital evidence was dissipating, disappearing and possibly being contaminated by over exposure to foot traffic".  Again, this is not supported by any facts. He is possibly referring to firearm discharge residue but it was the Police case there was none on Robin and David had washed before the Police arrived. He contends "people went through the house without supervision, control or protective wear" and that "seventeen people, a cat and a dog paraded uncontrolled throughout the house". In a recent radio interview, Mr Karam goes even further and said, "but the fact is there was a dog and a cat, and ambulance officers and bloody Policemen running around this bloody house all over the show". While Mr Karam might be expressing himself in those terms simply to make a point, he cannot expect such words to go unchallenged. We have found the claims to be inaccurate and unfounded.