Dispute over rent, rottweilers led to grisly murder of housemate outside Cessnock

Dispute over rent, rottweilers led to grisly murder of housemate outside Cessnock

Joshua Wright has admitted to murdering John Simpson but disputes how the rifle came to be in the shed before the shooting.

Roommate dispute over dogs lead to fatal shooting

The Supreme Court has heard new details about the death of Hunter man, John Simpson – murdered by his housemate, Joshua Wright. While he’s pleaded guilty, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain in dispute… with Wright’s lawyers arguing it was Mr Simpson armed with the gun.