Mother's death leaves Bali Nine inmate Matthew Norman without reunion
- Matthew Norman has been in Indonesian prison for over 20 years after a heroin smuggling attempt.
- His mother, Robyn Norman, died last year, missing the chance to see her son return to Australia.
- The recent news of a possible transfer back to Australia brings mixed emotions and hope for family reunification.
In Indonesia, Matthew Norman, a member of the Bali Nine, faces the distressing reality of his mother's passing before she could witness his potential return to Australia. Norman has been incarcerated for over 20 years due to his involvement in a heroin smuggling plot that was thwarted in 2005. His mother, Robyn Norman, expressed relief in earlier years that he was not sentenced to death; however, she tragically passed away last year. Recently, the possibility of his transfer back to Australia has brought hope, coupled with the realization that his father may be able to visit him. The Bali Nine attracted significant media attention when their drug smuggling operation was interrupted by Indonesian authorities, leading to harsh penalties for the group, with two members executed in 2015. Despite these events, Norman has maintained good behavior in prison, contributing to the possibility of his return and his father's ability to see him.