Premium Content:

Former chicken mogul found dead in jail cell

05/01/2008 NEWS: NEWS Gerrit Heijne PICTURE : ERNIE McLINTOCK .Gerardus Gerrit Heijne, who was convicted in 2009 of the murder of his partner Frank Cianciosi, has been found dead in his jail cell.

Heijne received a life sentence and was expected to serve at a minimum of 13 1/2 years jail time before being eligible for parole.

- Advertisement -

Heijne and Cianciosi were the master franchisers of the Lenard’s Chicken stores. In January 2008 Cianciosi was found dead in the couple’s luxuary East Perth apartment.

During the trial it was revealed that couple’s relationship had begun deteriorating after Mr Heijne had begun a sexual relationship with a nineteen year old man.

In 2010 Mr Heijne lost an appeal to overturn the conviction. Mr Heinje was found in his cell at Acacia Prison in an unresponsive state and was unable to be revived.

Read previous stories on this topic:

Man charged with murder of partner – 4 February 2008

Murder trial begins in Supreme Court – 8 June, 2009

Three week trial ends with life sentence – June 20o9

Chicken mogul appeals murder conviction – April 2010

Latest

Read ‘Lie with Me’ and head to the Queer Book Club in July

This short novel from French author Philippe Besson is the book of the month.

Inquest finds The Vivienne died of cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use

The drag star died in January after taking the drug for recreational purposes.

Police arrest more than 50 people ahead of Istanbul Pride parade

Homosexuality is not illegal in Türkiye, but public displays are not tolerated by the government.

The Tommyhawks are coming back for just one night

The much loved local band made the announcement of a reunion exciting fans.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Read ‘Lie with Me’ and head to the Queer Book Club in July

This short novel from French author Philippe Besson is the book of the month.

Inquest finds The Vivienne died of cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use

The drag star died in January after taking the drug for recreational purposes.

Police arrest more than 50 people ahead of Istanbul Pride parade

Homosexuality is not illegal in Türkiye, but public displays are not tolerated by the government.

The Tommyhawks are coming back for just one night

The much loved local band made the announcement of a reunion exciting fans.

NATO chief denies he called Trump “Daddy”

NATO Secretary General Mark Ruttte says he never called the US President "Daddy".

Read ‘Lie with Me’ and head to the Queer Book Club in July

This short novel from French author Philippe Besson is the book of the month.

Inquest finds The Vivienne died of cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use

The drag star died in January after taking the drug for recreational purposes.

Police arrest more than 50 people ahead of Istanbul Pride parade

Homosexuality is not illegal in Türkiye, but public displays are not tolerated by the government.