Marshall William Henry Dwyer: Sentencing for man accused of threatening to murder ex-partner set for July

A Geraldton man who threatened to murder his ex-partner because she told him she was leaving Geraldton will be sentenced in July. Marshall William Henry Dwyer, 21, appeared in Geraldton Magistrates Court via video link from Greenough Regional Prison on Thursday. He was set to be sentenced on charges of being armed, threats to kill, two counts of offer to sell or supply methylamphetamine, possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply and possess drug paraphernalia. But the spine-chilling alleged facts were cut short when it was revealed Dwyer was sentenced to a prison term in the District Court last month. The court was told in August last year, Dwyer, who was 20 at the time, had been split up with his ex-partner for some time and was father to their two-year-old baby. Dwyer allegedly spiralled out of control when he received a message from his ex which said she was leaving Geraldton. Police prosecutor Sen Const. Thomas Potts said Dwyer sent threatening messages back, including “I’m on my way to kill you right now s...” and “I’m actually murdering you”. The court was told Dwyer sent a video of himself with a green hatchet knocking on the front door. Sen. Const Potts said police found Dwyer waiting out the front of his ex-partner’s home holding the weapon. Magistrate Matthew Walton said he was not comfortable going ahead with sentencing without all relevant documents, including the District Court sentencing transcript. “I’ll need a raft of new information before I can go ahead safely,” he said. “It’s not appropriate to deal with it today.” The matter was adjourned until July 12 for sentencing and Dwyer was remanded in custody. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)