# Waden Trial: Did He Kill Brooten?

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-06-02T05:39:32+00:00
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## Resource

Mark Waden stands trial at the Supreme Court accused of murdering US citizen Priscilla Brooten in July 2018, with prosecutors alleging he killed her after an argument and hid her body at a landfill—later handing her belongings to his new girlfriend. Waden insists he’s innocent, claiming Brooten left his home months earlier after he threatened to report her to immigration authorities. Evidence shows he gave her personal items, including clothing and a factory-reset phone, to Desiree Hatzipapas shortly after her disappearance—though he says their relationship began in July 2018 and ended before his police statement. The defense argues there’s no forensic proof tying him to the crime and insists Brooten may still be alive. The trial continues under the judge’s watch. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/77f42bb6c89d61de

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