7News Spotlight: June 26

7News Spotlight delves into a child murder case where the schizophrenic killer pleaded insanity.

Chloe Hoson loved to dance, laugh and play, a giggly little girl who brought sunshine to those lucky enough to share her life.

But at the tender age of just five, her life was violently taken by killer, Timothy Kosowicz, who smothered her head with plastic shopping bags, sexually assaulted her and left her tiny, broken body in an empty creek bed, near her caravan park home.

In a case of unimaginable horror that will break the heart of every mother, Chloe’s killer would plead insanity and later walk free after being found not guilty on the grounds of mental illness.

Now, in an exclusive 7News Spotlight investigation this Sunday at 7.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus, forensic criminologist Tim Watson-Munro argues Kosowicz’ “get out of jail free” card should be reviewed and others like him sent to prison for their crimes.

You play detective as 7News Spotlight examines the evidence and the leads, speaks to critical witnesses and re-investigates the case in search of justice for Chloe.

In heart-breaking detail, Chloe’s shattered mum and family share their anger and devastation at losing their angel to a schizophrenic monster who successfully claimed he went momentarily mad when he killed and raped her.

After time in a medical facility, Kosowicz is now back on Sydney’s streets, living within walking distance of schools and child care centres.

Watch on as Watson-Munro applies four decades of forensic expertise to this case, and begs the question: Is it time to change the law?

7pm Sunday on Seven.