At the time, the Director of Public Prosecutions stated that Mallard remained the prime suspect and that if further evidence became available he could still be prosecuted. He was released from prison in 2006 after his conviction was quashed by the High Court, and was paid $3.25 million compensation by the state government. The Western Australian Commission on Crime and Corruption investigated whether there was misconduct by any public officer (police, prosecutors or members of parliament) associated with this case and made findings against two policemen and a senior prosecutor.
The Director of Public Prosecutions considered Mallard to be the prime suspect at that time and maintained he could still face prosecution if new evidence emerged. He was released from prison in 2006 after his conviction was overturned by the High Court, receiving $3.25 million compensation from the state government. The Western Australian Commission on Crime and Corruption investigated whether any public officer (police, prosecutors or members of parliament) had engaged in misconduct related to this case and found fault with two policemen and a senior prosecutor.