AProf Rod Cross University of Sydney 1997 Call

A/Prof Rod Cross University of Sydney

1997: Call from Det Wyver

Trajectories 30 m

Fall time

Answer for Det Wyver

. . . 6 years later. . . 2003 : Call from Det Paul Jacob Taskforce Irondale

Jacob’s (a) Slipped off hypotheses: the edge of the cliff? (b) Fell backwards off the cliff top? (c) Allowed herself to simply fall? (d) Jumped from a standing position? (e) Running jump from the cliff top? (f) Running away from danger? (g) Pushed by one or two strong males? (h) Thrown by one or two strong males? (i) Swung by the arms? (j) Lifted from the ground and pushed?

Of course, it would be tremendous to know which way Caroline Byrne left the cliff top but we don’t. And in my view, even with the execution of the detailed comprehensive tests that you’ve described, this will not answer that question because of the numerous possible variables.

Map of cliff area

Photo of rocks below

Where is The Gap?

Aerial view of The Gap

Another view

South platform

Likely launch points

Launch speeds

Coogee pool Oct 2003

Reluctant to hold woman firmly so try throwing a dummy: THREE “STRONG” MEN Det Jason Dickinson Det Wayne Hayes Det Matt Moss (from My Kitchen Rules)

Throw dummy instead

Run and jump speeds

Conclude (Nov 2003) 1. Throw unlikely 2. Caroline Byrne probably ran over the edge of the cliff. 3. But moon was still up.

The Gap, 7 th June 1995

Dec 2003: I call Jacob No photos were taken. How do you know where Caroline Byrne landed?

Sgt Mark Powderly Jan 2004

Powderly 6 th Jan 2004 Man

April 2004 Detective Paul Jacob calls. Original landing spot is WRONG! 1996 police video is WRONG!

1996 Video Film