Testimony Reveals Details of Sheree Beasley's Kidnapping and Murder

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A crucial piece of evidence came to light in the Supreme Court trial of Robert Arthur Selby Lowe, accused of abducting and murdering six-year-old Sheree Beasley in 1991. Peter Alan Reid, a fellow prisoner at the time, testified that Lowe confessed to him about the crime, stating that he had forced Sheree to perform a dirty act, which ultimately led to her death.

According to Reid's testimony, Lowe claimed that he told Sheree her mother was ill and asked her to come home with him. Lowe allegedly said he had noticed Sheree the weekend before the incident and had followed her home, believing she would be submissive due to her family background. The girl's final words, allegedly recorded by Lowe, were "Take me home to mummy. I want my mummy."

Reid's testimony revealed that Lowe had made several incriminating comments to him while they were in prison together. On 6 April 1993, Lowe allegedly told Reid that he had forced the girl's body into a stormwater drain and dumped her clothing into a bin. On 23 April, Lowe said he had cleaned his car at home and washed his clothes, which had dirt and other stains on them. He also made a comment about cleaning a blood stain from a passenger's seat in his car, allegedly stating that the blood came from the girl vomiting while choking.

Key Takeaways:

  • Robert Arthur Selby Lowe is accused of abducting and murdering six-year-old Sheree Beasley in 1991.
  • Peter Alan Reid, a fellow prisoner, testified that Lowe confessed to the crime, stating that he had forced Sheree to perform a dirty act, which ultimately led to her death.
  • According to Reid's testimony, Lowe claimed that he told Sheree her mother was ill and asked her to come home with him.
  • Lowe allegedly stated that he had noticed Sheree the weekend before the incident and had followed her home, believing she would be submissive due to her family background.
  • The girl's final words, allegedly recorded by Lowe, were "Take me home to mummy. I want my mummy."
  • Reid's testimony revealed that Lowe had made several incriminating comments to him while they were in prison together.
  • On 6 April 1993, Lowe allegedly told Reid that he had forced the girl's body into a stormwater drain and dumped her clothing into a bin.
  • On 23 April, Lowe said he had cleaned his car at home and washed his clothes, which had dirt and other stains on them.
  • He also made a comment about cleaning a blood stain from a passenger's seat in his car, allegedly stating that the blood came from the girl vomiting while choking.

Statistics:

  • Sheree Beasley was 6 years old when she was abducted and murdered in 1991.
  • The incident occurred on 29 June 1991.
  • Sheree's body was found near the Mornington-Flinders Road at Red Hill on 26 September 1991.
  • An examination of her body could not establish an exact cause of death.
  • Lowe, 57, formerly of Glen Waverley, has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and murdering Sheree.
  • The trial, before Justice Cummins, continues.

Sources:

  • "Pentridge prisoner testifies to Lowe's alleged confession." The Age, 1993.
  • "Lowe denied murdering Sheree Beasley, Supreme Court jury hears." The Herald, 1993.