In the midst of the Eastman inquiry fallout, a family still suffers.
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No one can understand the depths of hurt the Winchester family has endured since the murder of a father, husband and much-loved family member.
Colin Stanley Winchester was stolen from them by two gunshots, fired in the dark of a summer night in Deakin in 1989.
Their hurt has been compounded by the never-ending court wrangling over David Eastman's conviction, proceeding in one form or another since he was condemned at trial in 1995.
It has brought uncertainty, doubt, anxiety and fear to relatives continually presented with more questions than answers.
The Winchester family has expressed their wish to be left alone and do not want to speak publicly about the recommendations made in the final report of the Eastman inquiry.
But Victims of Crime Commissioner John Hinchey has been helping the family and conveyed a message of hurt on Friday night.
"We must remember that, behind this story, there is a family who are suffering," Mr Hinchey said.
"Now to come so far down the track, for them to be faced with this report, we're on the verge of the greatest injustice for them."
Mr Hinchey has spoken with the family since the report of Acting Justice Brian Martin was released.
The judge said he believed Eastman was likely to be the killer but said the miscarriage of justice could not be allowed to stand.
He recommended a conviction that has stood for almost 19 years be quashed.
The impact of the report on the Winchester family, Mr Hinchey said, was beyond comprehension.
"No one will be able to fully understand the trauma that they have experienced and continue to experience," he said.
Attorney-General Simon Corbell also asked that the wishes of the Winchester family be respected.
"I acknowledge that the release of this report will be a matter of significant public interest for the community," Mr Corbell said in a statement.
"It is important during this time that we recognise the concerns that will arise and distress that may be caused for the family of Assistant Commissioner Winchester.
"I would urge that these concerns be respected."