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Wettenhall had been in a secret decade long homosexual relationship with former neighbour and stud farm employee Bob Perry. Darcy had provided Perry with a home and employment at Stanbury after Perry separated from his wife. Their relationship ended about a year prior to the murders.
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Walton, who became involved in a sexual relationship with Darcy
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At the time of the murders, Stanbury was operated by Darcy
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