2016 Home Hill stabbings

Stabbing attack in Home Hill, Queensland, Australia March 2018 November 2020 2016 Home Hill stabbings 30 Ninth Ave, Home Hill, Queensland, Australia -19.661974 147.414460 region:AU_type:event inline,title yes 2016 8 23 11:15 pm AEST UTC+10:00 Mass stabbing 2 1 Smail Ayad On 23 August 2016, Smail Ayad, a 29-year-old French national, carried out a stabbing attack at a backpackers' hostel in Home Hill, Queensland, Australia. The attack caused the death of two people and a dog, and left one person injured.Robertson Joshua French man allegedly shouted 'Allahu akbar' in fatal stabbing of British woman at Australian hostel https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/24/british-woman-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-by-frenchman-at-australian-backpackers-hostel The Guardian 24 August 2016 24 August 2016 It was alleged that Ayad used the Arabic phrase "Allahu akbar" both during the attack and his arrest,24 August 2016 Queensland backpackers' killing: Police probe 'Allahu Akbar' link in stabbing death of Mia Ayliffe-Chung Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-24/allahu-akbar-police-probe-extremist-link-in-backpacker-stabbing/7780632 19 April 2023 and while police had ruled out any links to extremism, they were still investigating whether he had a romantic interest in victim Mia Ayliffe-Chung.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-12/smail-ayad-moved-from-townsville-to-brisbane/7834880 Accused backpacker killer moved to secure mental health facility Australian Broadcasting Corporation 12 September 2016 19 April 2023 Police have indicated Ayad had used cannabis on the night of the attack.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-26/smail-ayad-facing-court-murder-charge-father-injured-man-lands/7787232 Smail Ayad remanded in custody over youth hostel stabbing Australian Broadcasting Corporation 26 August 2016 13 September 2016 He also sang the French national anthem during the attack.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/24/mother-backpacker-killed-australian-hostel-tribute-mia-ayliffe-chung Mother of 'amazing' backpacker killed in Australian hostel pays tribute The Guardian 24 August 2016 27 August 2016SchliebS Mark 27 August 2016 Smail Ayad: Helmet, mask for man accused of Townsville hostel attack The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/helmet-mask-for-hostel-accused/news-story/0bf69a8f84f14e0f576d0049709e59dd https://web.archive.org/web/20160831064222/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/helmet-mask-for-hostel-accused/news-story/0bf69a8f84f14e0f576d0049709e59dd dead 31 August 2016 subscription 27 August 2016 On 25 August 2016, Ayad was charged with the crimes of murder, attempted murder, serious animal cruelty and serious assault.25 August 2016 Queensland backpacker killing: Man charged over Home Hill stabbing of Mia Ayliffe-Chung https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-25/man-charged-over-home-hill-stabbing-murder-queensland-backpacker/7785298 19 April 2023 Australian Broadcasting Corporation On 27 October 2016, Ayad's trial was adjourned to Mental Health Court, as a result of determining a preliminary diagnosis of schizophrenia.http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/accused-home-hill-murderer-may-never-face-trial/news-story/11fd4c7865dfbb0cccdba13394f8ed22?nk=0ee8c7a87104c8826ed2897098f56ad3-1512999406 Ayad may never face trial Healy Samantha Townsville Bulletin 29 October 2016 12 December 2017 This diagnosis was confirmed by the Mental Health Court on 5 April 2018, resulting in the criminal charges being dropped and an order was made to detain him in The Park Centre for Mental Health in Brisbane for treatment.Branco Jorge https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/home-hill-attacker-won-t-stand-trial-for-killing-mia-ayliffe-chung-and-tom-jackson-20180405-p4z7zl.html Home Hill attacker won't stand trial for killing Mia Ayliffe-Chung and Tom Jackson Brisbane Times 5 April 2018 19 November 2018 Attack Ayad attacked Mia Ayliffe-Chung, his roommate at the hostel, as she lay in her bunk.Sutton Candace https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/accused-backpacker-hostel-murderer-worked-alongside-victim-tom-jackson-before-call/news-story/7a066b76a2c6e0911d2c782e664cd16f Home Hill hostel killer Smail Ayad's phone call about Mia Ayliffe-Chung News.com.au 6 September 2016 13 September 2016 Armed with a large knife, he her from her bed and out onto a balcony. He held the knife to her throat and told other guests who had now gathered to leave the area. On hearing the commotion, the hostel manager, Grant Scholz, appeared on the balcony and began to approach Ayad. Another guest arrived and pleaded with him to drop the weapon. Ayad inflicted a wound to Ayliffe-Chung and, after she fell to the floor, he continued to assault her with the knife. Scholz attempted to reach Ayliffe-Chung but was wounded in the leg by Ayad. Ayliffe-Chung got to her feet and ran down a corridor towards the safety of a bathroom. She was followed by another guest who had called 000.https://www.gg.gov.au/march-2021-bravery-list The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia March 2021 - Bravery List Without thinking of his own safety, British backpacker Tom Jackson ran upstairs to the bathroom to assist Ayliffe-Chung. After applying pressure to her substantial wounds, Jackson and the other man began to move her from the cubicle and out of the bathroom. On opening the door to the bathroom, Jackson was confronted by Ayad. He attempted to close the door, but Ayad kicked it open and entered the bathroom. Ayad began to assault Jackson with the knife, inflicting severe wounds. The other guest quickly left the bathroom, yelling for assistance. Ayad then chased the hostel's 10-year-old pet German shepherd, Atari, around the yard stabbing the dog until it died.Kyriacou Kate Chamberlin Thomas 27 August 2016 Dad's dash to hostel hero's side The Courier-Mail https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/crime-and-justice/dads-dash-to-hostel-heros-side/news-story/17a22cf03edc3e46e03804363227d8fa 19 April 2023 Tom Jackson died in hospital several days later. Ayad continued to scream "Allahu akbar" as police officers worked to subdue him and threatened to taser him, injuring several officers.Farmer Ben Attacker may have been 'infatuated' with British backpacker stabbed to death in Australia https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/24/attacker-infatuated-with-british-backpacker-stabbed-to-death-in/ The Daily Telegraph 24 August 2016 25 August 2016Davies Caroline Mother of 'amazing' backpacker killed in Australian hostel pays tribute https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/24/mother-backpacker-killed-australian-hostel-tribute-mia-ayliffe-chung The Guardian 24 August 2016 8 February 2017 Jackson and another guest, Daniel Richards, were subsequently awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for their efforts to aid Ayliffe-Chung.62357 12842 19 July 2018 y Moreover, on 24 March 2021, Tom Jackson was also honored posthumously with the Star of Courage, one of Australia's highest bravery awards, for displaying extraordinary selflessness during the attack.https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/BD21%20-%20media%20notes%20SC.pdf The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia March 2021 - Bravery List 24 March 2021 25 March 2021 Victims Both Ayliffe-Chung and the dog Atari died at the scene.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-29/mia-ayliffe-chung-mum-wants-backpackers-ashes-around-world/7793700 Queensland backpacker killing: Mia Ayliffe-Chung's mum wants daughter's ashes scattered around the world Australian Broadcasting Corporation 29 September 2016 29 September 2016 Jackson suffered critical injuries in the attack, as he had been stabbed in one of his eyes and his brain, and died five days later in hospital.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/30/briton-tom-jackson-dies-queensland-hospital-backpacker-stabbing Briton Tom Jackson dies in Queensland hospital after backpacker stabbing The Guardian 30 August 2016 29 September 2016 Grant Scholz, the manager at the hostel, suffered serious stab wounds to the leg.Maddison Melissa 24 March 2021 Hostel manager recognised for trying to protect backpacker from knife-wielding man Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/grant-scholz-bravery-recognition-in-qld-backpacker-murder/100023416 19 April 2023Stephens Kim 25 August 2016 Man charged with the murder of backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung news.com.au https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/tom-jackson-stabbed-in-eye-face-trying-to-protect-mia-auliffechung/news-story/5fd10fd97886bea2003830ad3255e6cb 19 April 2023 Attacker Smail Ayad, who was 29 at the time of the murders, is a French national. Ayad went out drinking once a week, like many backpackers, where on Saturday nights he would travel to Ayr for rum or beer with other Frenchmen. Since his arrest, he has been transferred from Stuart prison to a secure mental health facility in Brisbane.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/crime-and-justice/home-hill-backpacker-murder-accused-moved-to-brisbane/news-story/c402d494ffbb9b380d9e4d43fbff4307 Accused Home Hill killer moved to Brisbane The Courier-Mail/Townsville Bulletin 12 September 2016 13 September 2016 Ayad was initially charged with Ayliffe-Chung's murder, the attempted murders of Jackson and Scholz, and a charge of animal cruelty. An additional 12 counts of assaulting police were laid a few days later arising from his attack on the police officers who had subdued him.Stephens Kim https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/mia-ayliffechung-stabbing-home-hill-comes-to-grips-with-tragedy-in-their-midst/news-story/34ac763cd922aa81c63a886a07dc3a4b Mia Ayliffe-Chung stabbing: Home Hill comes to grips with tragedy in their midst news.com.au 27 August 2016 22 March 2017 One of the attempted murder charges was upgraded to murder after Jackson died.Healy Samantha http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/accused-home-hill-murderer-may-never-face-trial/news-story/11fd4c7865dfbb0cccdba13394f8ed22 Ayad may never face trial Townsville Bulletin 29 October 2016 22 March 2017 On 5 April 2018, the Queensland Mental Health Court determined that Ayad was of unsound mind at the time of the killings. Four psychiatrists found he had paranoid schizophrenia whilst believing he was the target of an international conspiracy to kill him. As a result, the criminal charges were dropped against Ayad as it could not be proven he had an intent to kill. The court directed Ayad to be detained in The Park Centre for Mental Health for treatment. On 1 July 2020, coroner Nerida Wilson confirmed the preliminary findings, but also told that an inquest would be useless, since it only could come to exactly the same conclusion.Nothling Lily https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-01/mia-ayliffe-chung-north-backpacker-non-inquest-findings/12412482 Coroner reveals lead-up to 'frenzied' stabbing of British backpackers Mia Ayliffe-Chung and Tom Jackson Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1 July 2020 8 December 2020 In early 2021, Ayad was deported to France, at which time he was placed at a psychiatric health facility.Ruddick Baz https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-08/home-hill-backpacker-murders-smail-ayad-ayliffe-chung-jackson/100522990 Home Hill backpacker killer Smail Ayad returned to France five years after stabbings Australian Broadcasting Corporation 8 October 2021 19 April 2023 Responses The Islamic Council of Queensland criticised media reports for quickly linking use of this phrase with Islamic terrorism. On 25 August 2016, the authorities were confident the stabbings were not an act of terrorism.Kyriacou Kate Chamberlin Thomas McMahon Chris https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/crime-and-justice/cops-probe-infatuation-link-in-frenchman-smail-ayads-frenzied-attack-on-brit-traveller-mia-ayliffechung/news-story/e14f766b19d82836dd69e148ec860239 Man, 29, charged over Home Hill hostel attack The Courier-Mail 25 August 2016 19 April 2023 Several backpackers who have stayed at Home Hill before the double murder spoke out against the violence that had broken out previously and the drinking culture among the backpackers.Sutton Candace Craw Victoria https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/hell-hill-underbelly-of-backpacker-scene-where-hostel-murder-hero-tom-jackson-died/news-story/9dea6f70b65d6aec4844986fa908c114 Home Hill hostel stabbing: Underbelly of backpacker scene news.com.au 9 September 2016 19 April 2023 The town was called "Hell Hill" even before the murder incident and one former resident warned others to "avoid it at all costs". Ayliffe-Chung's mother, Rosie Ayliffe, came to Australia for her daughter's cremation and began to investigate working conditions on Australian farms.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/rosie-ayliffe-discovers-horror-stories-of-extreme-proportions-about-working-holidays-in-australia-a7236081.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/rosie-ayliffe-discovers-horror-stories-of-extreme-proportions-about-working-holidays-in-australia-a7236081.html 1 May 2022 subscription live Rosie Ayliffe discovers 'horror stories of extreme proportions' about working holidays in Australia The Independent 10 September 2016 13 September 2016 References Category:2016 in Queensland Category:2016 crimes in Australia Category:August 2016 crimes in Oceania Category:Deaths by stabbing in Australia Category:Knife attacks in Australia Category:Murder in Queensland Category:Stabbing attacks in 2016 Category:August 2016 in Australia