Michael receives parole and Julie goes out of her way to make him feel welcome by customising his bedroom but is hurt when Philip and Debbie accuse her of isolating Michael from the rest of the family. Philip then realises Julie's intentions are genuine and apologises to her. The Martins are somewhat stable for a while but once again Philip and Julie begin arguing. When the neighbours go away for a murder mystery weekend, Helen urges Julie to make up with Philip and she decides to join him at the hotel. However, on her arrival they begin arguing. The following morning, Cheryl Stark (Caroline Gillmer) discovers Julie's body on the lawn after falling from a tower the night before. Julie is rushed to hospital but later dies, leaving Philip widowed once again. At Julie's cremation, Philip is arrested and questioned and is the chief suspect but when Debbie has flashbacks to the night of Julie's death she reveals that Julie had been drinking heavily and fell to her death. Philip is then cleared of murder.