David was constantly beaten up in prison and attempted suicide in 1987 and was moved to Fremantle Prison for his own protection.
During David and Catherine's prison sentence, they were denied visitation and the right to marry. They sent each other about 2,600 letters. They were also denied privileges of attending social events such as funerals.
David committed suicide in October 2005. He was found hanging in his cell, on October 7th.
Catherine Birnie is still serving her lifetime prison sentence at Bandyup women's prison in Perth.
For more information on all aspects of Catherine and David Birnie's life, follow this link:
During David and Catherine's prison sentence, they were denied visitation and the right to marry. They sent each other about 2,600 letters. They were also denied privileges of attending social events such as funerals.
David committed suicide in October 2005. He was found hanging in his cell, on October 7th.
Catherine Birnie is still serving her lifetime prison sentence at Bandyup women's prison in Perth.
For more information on all aspects of Catherine and David Birnie's life, follow this link:
In 2009, Catherine Birnie begged for release, claiming that she was cured of the madness that made her kill.
In January 2010, the last victim who escaped from the Birnie's, plead that Catherine was never freed from prison, while Catherine's life sentence was reviewed again for the second time in 23 years.
In January 2010, the last victim who escaped from the Birnie's, plead that Catherine was never freed from prison, while Catherine's life sentence was reviewed again for the second time in 23 years.
Here are some documentaries about all of the victims of David and Catherine Birnie. These include detailed information and re-enactments..