Case #029 - David McNee
Oct 31, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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Episode description
David McNee was beaten to death in his own home in 2003. His killer was found guilty of manslaughter after using a provocation defence referred to as the 'gay panic' defence.
In 2003, Philip Edwards went to David McNee's house to perform a sex show for $120 but ended up killing the well known interior designer.
McNee's killer used a partial 'provocation defence' which was at the time referred to as the 'gay panic' defence.
He was eventually found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 9 years in prison.
Law Professor Elisabeth McDonald from Canterbury University has looked into this case and the controversial defence used.
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