Former US Marine accused of allegedly burning Kelly Wilkinson to death refuses ...
Ex-US Marine accused of burning his wife to death in front of their children refuses to apply for bail because of fears for his safety after Australia was outraged by alleged murder Kelly Wilkinson was set alight and died at her home on the Gold Coast in April Her ex-husband, former US marine Brian Earl Johnston, charged with murder Johnson has told his lawyers he won't apply for bail, as he fears for his safety
A former US marine accused of allegedly burning his ex-wife to death in front of their children won't apply for bail amid concerns for his safety.
Brian Earl Johnston, 34, remains in custody after pouring petrol on Kelly Wilkinson and setting her alight in her Arundel backyard on the Gold Coast about 6.40am on April 20.
He has been charged with murder and breaching a domestic violence order.
Johnston's lawyer Chris Hannay said his client will stay behind bars indefinitely.
'He has not asked for a bail application because of concerns for his safety,' he said.
Former US marine Brian Earl Johnston will stay in custody amid concerns for his safety after
