Janine Louise Denny: Police say Boddington accused plotted for months before killing Gregory James McCracken

A woman has appeared in court accused of trying to murder a man over a number of months before finally killing him. Janine Louise Denny is charged with attempting to kill Gregory James McCracken between June 13 and October 12, 2024, at Boddington — and with murdering him between December 5 and 6. Police found the 53-year-old man’s body in the front passenger seat of a burnt-out Holden Commodore on Ricks Road in Springs, north of Boddington. Officers believe he was in the company of others leading up to the fire. Ms Denny was charged with his murder on Saturday. The 45-year-old, who is also charged with stealing a Harley Davidson motorbike from Mr McCracken on November 28, stood nervously in the dock at Northbridge Magistrates Court. She spoke only to confirm that she understood the charges, replying “yes” each time. She appeared puzzled when the stealing charge was read out. Her lawyer Matthew Townsend acknowledged that the court did not have jurisdiction to decide on bail for his client but indicated that she would fight the charges. “She is firmly intent on pleading not guilty,” he said. Magistrate Michelle Pontifex adjourned the case to January 22, when Ms Denny will appear via videolink in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court.