The Case Of Toyah's Murder: The verdict
Dec 8, 2025
In this insightful discussion, ABC Cairns reporter Christopher Testa shares gripping courtroom details surrounding the verdict in Toyah Cordingley's murder trial. He reveals the tension as the jury announced Rajwinder Singh's guilty verdict, juxtaposed with the emotional reactions from family and spectators. Testa also discusses the critical evidence presented, including DNA and phone records, while shedding light on the retrial's complexities and the defense's alternative theories. His firsthand accounts bring a unique perspective to a heart-wrenching case.
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Jury Returns Guilty Verdict
- The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict for Rajwinder Singh after a four-week trial covering dozens of witnesses.
- The decision followed careful consideration of circumstantial evidence presented by the Crown and defence challenges.
Courtroom Explosion Of Emotion
- The courtroom reacted with audible gasps, tears and emotional outbursts as the verdict was read.
- Troy Cordingley shouted "rotten hell, you bastard" and the Crown asked the gallery to stay composed.
Sentence Is Mandatory, Non-Parole Is Not
- The mandatory life sentence applies, but the non-parole period will be set after submissions from Crown and defence.
- The jury's guilty finding implies they rejected Singh's account about witnessing two masked attackers.