Age, Biography and Wiki

Colin Winchester (Colin Stanley Winchester) was born on 18 October, 1933 in Australia, is an Australian police officer. Discover Colin Winchester's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

Popular As Colin Stanley Winchester
Occupation Assistant Commissioner of ACT Police
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 18 October, 1933
Birthday 18 October
Birthplace N/A
Date of death 1989
Died Place , Australian Capital Territory
Nationality Australia

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 18 October. He is a member of famous officer with the age 56 years old group.

Colin Winchester Height, Weight & Measurements

At 56 years old, Colin Winchester height not available right now. We will update Colin Winchester's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Colin Winchester's Wife?

His wife is Gwen Winchester (d. 2015)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Gwen Winchester (d. 2015)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Colin Winchester Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Colin Winchester worth at the age of 56 years old? Colin Winchester’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Colin Winchester's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income officer

Colin Winchester Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1933

Colin Stanley Winchester (18 October 1933 – 10 January 1989 ) was an assistant commissioner in the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Winchester commanded ACT Police, the community policing component of the AFP responsible for the Australian Capital Territory.

1962

Winchester, the son of a baker, worked as a miner near before joining the Australian Capital Territory Police Force in 1962, aged 29 years.

1979

The ACT Police and Commonwealth Police were merged in 1979 to form the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

1989

In 1989 he was assassinated by an unknown perpetrator.

On 10 January 1989, at about 9:15 pm, Winchester was shot twice in the head with a Ruger 10/22 .22-calibre semi-automatic rifle fitted with a suppressor and killed as he parked his car in the driveway of his neighbour’s premises in Deakin, Canberra.

Winchester is Australia's most senior police officer to have been murdered.

At the time of Winchester's murder, it was alleged that Winchester was corrupt; the accusation being that he had handled bribes relating to an illegal casino in Canberra.

However, an audit of Winchester's financial affairs after his murder revealed nothing untoward.

There were also allegations of 'Ndrangheta or Mafia involvement in his murder.

The story of Winchester's murder was dramatised in Police Crop: The Winchester Conspiracy.

Prior to Winchester's murder, David Harold Eastman, a 44-year-old former Treasury Department economist, had made threats against Winchester's life.

1994

Following his murder, the Winchester Police Centre, located in Benjamin Way, Belconnen, was established in 1994 as the headquarters for ACT Police.

The Winchester Police Centre houses ACT Police Executive, administrative and support sections and elements of the Territory Investigations Group (TIG).

1995

In 1995 Eastman was tried and convicted of the murder of Winchester and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

During the 85-day trial, Eastman repeatedly sacked his legal team and eventually chose to represent himself.

Eastman also abused the judge during his trial, and during later legal proceedings and appeals.

Subsequent to his conviction, Eastman continuously appealed against his conviction, attempting to win a retrial on the basis that he was mentally unfit during his original trial.

2009

On 27 May 2009, Eastman was transferred from the Goulburn Correctional Centre in New South Wales to the ACT's Alexander Maconochie Centre to see out his sentence.

2012

A new inquiry relating to his conviction was announced in August 2012.

2014

In 2014, the inquiry, headed by Justice Brian Ross Martin, found there had been "a substantial miscarriage of justice", Eastman "did not receive a fair trial", the forensic evidence on which the conviction was based was "deeply flawed" and recommended the conviction be quashed.

However Martin said he was "fairly certain" Eastman was guilty but "a nagging doubt remains".

2016

In 2016 it was reported that the ACT Government sought a retrial of Eastman over the murder of Winchester; and that the legal proceedings had cost the ACT Government approximately A$30 million.

2018

On 22 November 2018, after a lengthy re-trial, Eastman was found not guilty of Winchester's murder.

In media reports following the quashing of Eastman's wrongful conviction and the subsequent retrial, it was reported that Winchester's death may be linked to connections associated with the 'Ndrangheta.

2019

Meanwhile, Eastman lodged a civil claim against the ACT Government seeking compensation for wrongful imprisonment; and on 14 October 2019 Eastman was awarded A$7.02 million in compensation.