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William Tyrrell’s Former Foster Mother’s Convictions Overturned

A Sydney court vacates assault and intimidation convictions against William Tyrrell's former foster mother, imposing a conditional release order without conviction.

William Tyrrell in red shirt, sitting in chair with drink

Overview

  • Judge Miiko Kumar overturned the foster mother's March 2024 assault and intimidation convictions at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court.
  • The offences were found proven, but a 12-month conditional release order without conviction was imposed instead.
  • The former foster father had a similar intimidation conviction overturned in February 2025 by Judge Sean Grant.
  • William Tyrrell, missing since 2014, was last seen at his foster grandmother’s home in Kendall, with no charges filed in his disappearance to date.
  • Police have theorized accidental death and body disposal, but the foster mother denies any involvement in William’s disappearance.