Schapelle: Evidence Facts Truth

by Tony Wilson

On 8 October, 2004, Schapelle Corby was stopped at Bali Airport by customs officials, carrying 4.1kg of cannabis in her unlocked bodyboard bag. Tony Wilson, a journalist for the Gold Coast Bulletin, was at work when the news came through. His life has been a rollercoaster ride ever since. Tony has been a crime reporter for over 20 years. He has seen it all, heard it all but Schapelle?s story was different. Tony has checked the facts, hunted down the evidence and presented what he believes to be the truth, in this fascinating account of Schapelle and her family.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2009

Reviews

[Julie Lamers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very informative and I learnt a lot more truths than what was told through the media at the time.
Thoroughly enjoyed opening my mind to the different perspectives.

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Schapelle's story is a stark reminder of how our public media can impact life of an innocent woman and indirectly put her in jail for a sentence she never deserves, if at all. It leads readers to ponder our role in everyday life and how our over-zealous attention to "gossips" on TV and internet put our peaceful world at stake.
May she find her peace in Kerobokan prison in Indonesia and that our enlightened consciousness make a difference in the current affairs.

[lifewithshaza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book about Schapelle Corby I have read, and I still struggle to understand how she could possibly have been found guilty! It is my own personal opinion, but I do think it was a case of an innocent being framed. At the time of this review I understand she is now out of prison on bail, but still has to remain in Indonesia till 2017. I hope she one day manages to find her way back to her home shores, and can find the strength to move forward. Very well written book.

[Karen Manoel]

Very disappointing that the book repeats itself , only the last 3 chapters cover the story of Schapelle being released, my advise is to skip Schapelle, the facts the evidence the truth by Tony Wison and read Schapelle the final chapter unless u want to read the whole story again...

[Raig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting, really pulls you in and an enjoyable read.

[Leanna Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read on Schapelle Corby, the other being the one she wrote herself from prison. This was written by a journalist that apparently became very close with the family while reporting on the case for several years. The book was released in 2008, making it more updated than Schapelle's own book, which was written in 2006, before the appeals process was completely exhausted. Naturally, it was a lot less emotional to read because it is pretty much limited to the investigative findings of the reporter, as well as transcripts of interviews. The book itself is a little hard to follow at times, but not too bad. It doesn't get too technical, but I did find myself needing to re-read certain passages or trying to figure out who so-and-so was again. That is probably more because of the journalistic nature of the book than anything else. I was glad to read more about what went on in the appeals process, which 'No More Tomorrows' didn't cover hardly at all. What a difference between the Western world legal system and the Indonesian! I know people who get upset when the courts uphold an accused criminals 'rights', but it has to be done, because the result of the alternative is Schapelle's story. Guilty until proven innocent, but no assistance or cooperation in trying to establish evidence to support that innocence! And an appeals court that is made up of the same 3 judges that found you guilty in the first place?! What a mess. Our legal system may not be perfect, but it is a million times better than this. I believe in my heart that Schapelle is innocent, although there is one question that has always bothered me that I've never heard an answer to...Did she not notice a huge bulge in her bag? I mean that bag of marijuana was huge! The size of a large pillow. She talks about noticing that the handle was cut, but not about a huge bulge in it. Maybe I don't know enough about boogie board bags. Or perhaps the plastic vaccum bag was somehow rigged to split open when the boogie-board bag was opened? I wish I knew the answer to this one. This does not mean I'm not a supporter of Schapelle, because even on the off-chance that she is guilty, there's no way her punishment fits the crime. The main point is that she did not receive anything that resembled a fair trial, so how will we ever really know? I'd hate to live under a government like that. So support your troops, folks, and make sure you lock your bags. And pray that Schapelle's clemency request is granted so she can get the psychological treatment she needs. Life expectancy in Indonesian prison is only 10 years, and she's been there now for six.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written from a reporters and then friends point of view.

This book answers and puts to rest alot of the rumours that have tainted this case for many years.

Tony was a Gold Coast Bulletin reporter and worked on reporting the case for many years and became friends with the family his insider view of what really happened, how and why is extremely insightful.

I have read alot of books and papers on Schapelle but this is truely one that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in this case.

extremely well researched and written :)