Childers backpackers hostel fire: Survivor fights to keep murderer Robert Paul Long in jail

Ashleigh Tullis
June 25 2020 - 6:30am
Former Corrimal resident Robert Paul Long set alight a Childers hostel in the early hours of June 23, 2000.
Former Corrimal resident Robert Paul Long set alight a Childers hostel in the early hours of June 23, 2000.

For one survivor, the 20th anniversary of the Palace Backpackers Hostel fire in Childers, Queensland has been made even more difficult with the looming possibility the arsonist and murderer could walk free from jail.

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Ashleigh Tullis

Ashleigh Tullis

Court reporter

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