Assassination of Simone Fraser: Peter Brown in Melbourne Court

The bad man was brought to court for being convicted in a high-profile murder case in Australia, after confusing him with a man of the same name.

Peter Brown, 57, convicted of the murder of Simone Fraser, was scheduled to appear before the Victoria Supreme Court in Melbourne.

But another Peter Brown was first brought before judge, Judge John Champion, who was not impressed.

The good Peter Brown was finally produced after a deadline and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

The judge expressed frustration and criticized the prison officials, asking for an explanation for this confusion.

"What baffles me the most is that I do not detect any of us in the Correctional Service," said Justice Champion.

"They did not have the courtesy to appear in court, knowing that the mistake had been committed."

In a statement, Victoria Corrections said: "Due to an incorrect case of identity, Victoria prison authorities sent the wrong prisoner to a court hearing this morning

"We apologize for this mistake and have worked quickly to correct it, with the good prisoner now in court and the proceedings in progress."

Brown pleaded guilty to murdering Mrs. Fraser, 57, with weapons, including a brick and a golf club, in March this year, after arguing for money. and then throwing away his body.

The Supreme Court learned that Ms. Fraser had lent money to Brown during their relationship, but had discovered that he had sent money to a Filipino woman encountered online.

Justice Champion ruled that he must serve at least 24 years of the 30-year sentence before being considered for parole for the "foolish and brutal" crime.

Prosecutor Kristie Churchill commented on the case in these terms: "It's impossible for me to know how a man convicted of murder in the Supreme Court will not be brought to court."

We do not know why the other Peter Brown is being held.