Brett Peter Cowan

About

Australian criminal who gained notoriety for his involvement in the abduction and murder of Daniel Morcombe, a 13-year-old boy, in December of 2003. The situation led to an eight-year investigation involving various suspects. Cowan's arrest and subsequent trial led to a high-profile legal case in Australia. He was convicted of Daniel Morcombe's murder in the year 2014, and he was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 20 years.

Before Fame

He left school during his tenth year and took up various odd jobs in his late teens. He never maintained a job for more than a few months at a time.

Trivia

His involvement in drug-related offenses led to him carrying out community service obligations during his earlier years.

Family Life

He is from Bunbury, Western Australia.

Associated With

Similar to Jared Fogle, he was sentenced to prison for child abuse.