Murder of Ebony Simpson

The murder of Ebony Jane Simpson occurred on 19 August 1992 in Bargo, New South Wales, Australia. Aged nine years, Simpson was abducted, raped, and murdered by asphyxiation when Andrew Peter Garforth (born 5 August 1963) drowned her. Garforth pleaded guilty to the crimes and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Murder of Ebony Simpson
Ebony Simpson
Date19 August 1992 (1992-08-19)
LocationBargo, New South Wales, Australia
TypeMurder
CauseAbduction, rape and asphyxiation, caused by drowning
DeathsEbony Jane Simpson
(aged 9 years)
ConvictedAndrew Peter Garforth
ConvictionsMurder
SentenceLife imprisonment; no possibility of parole
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