R v Murdoch (No 1)

The case involved Bradley John Murdoch, who was charged with the murder of Peter Falconio and the deprivation of personal liberty and assault of Joanne Lees. The accused objected to the admission of evidence related to identifications of him by Joanne Lees, including internet and photo-board identifications, a dock identification, and a dog identification. The court ruled that the internet identification was admissible as it was a spontaneous recognition and not influenced by prior knowledge of the accused's status as a suspect. The photo-board identification was also deemed admissible, as the evidence possessed probative value and the potential for unfair prejudice did not outweigh its probative value. The dock identification was considered admissible as a formality, and the dog identification was deemed admissible as it was a piece of circumstantial evidence that could be weighed by the jury.