We count every known death due to violence against women in Australia:
85 by December 31.
If you are using the research from this project, please credit the work of the researchers who do this heartbreaking and difficult work. They are the Counting Dead Women Australia researchers of Destroy The Joint. Thank you.
Destroy The Joint and Counting Dead Women Australia also thank the many journalists in Australia who continue to report responsibly on the epidemic of violence against women and whose work is used here as reference.
Our register for 2015 now stands at 85.
85
December 12:
Hanifa Smith (29) was found dead in her South Hedland home by police performing a welfare check. Her partner Razak Simon Bin Saad (33) found guilty of her murder. https://tinyurl.com/r3xeo6cWA
84
November 21:
An unnamed woman (36) found dead at her home in Wollongong. Adrian McDonald (34), believed to be her partner, was arrested at the scene and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. McDonald was released on bail. Police investigations continue. http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/.../woman-36-found.../... NSW
83
November 13:
Gloria Ann Reilly (69) found dead in her unit at Geraldton after police were called to a disturbance. Her son, Damian Reilly (42) has been found guilty of endangering the life, health or safety of his mother, after assaulting her and holding her down until she was unable to breath before leaving the house without aiding her. http://www.abc.net.au/.../geraldton-man-sentenced.../8080208 WA
82
November 2:
Melinda Horner (36) was found dead in a car at her home in Burleigh Waters. The body of her partner David Lee (46) was found inside the home. It has been declared a murder-suicide. Police are preparing a report for the Coroner. http://www.couriermail.com.au/.../ec3bbf378ffe10a9718be8d... QLD
81
October 24:
The body of Danielle Miller (44) found at her Greenslopes home. Robert Thomas (49) who was known to Ms Miller and a casual partner has been found guilty of murder and robbery. https://www.abc.net.au/.../killer-robert-thomas.../10930292 QLD
80
October 22:
Maureen Boyce (68) found dead in her Kangaroo Point apartment, with a single stab wound to the abdomen. Thomas Lang, (63), who had been staying in the apartment, was found guilty of murder. In December 2019 Lang's conviction was quashed due to alleged misdirection of jury. He was again found guilty after retrial in November 2020 and after appeal in March 2022. In May 2023 he lodged another appeal, which was denied. https://tinyurl.com/34ryc3bb https://tinyurl.com/4b94r29h QLD
79
October 20:
Rachel Michael (38) was found dead in her Langford unit, but she may have been dead since October 7th. Adam Vidot (28) has been found guilty of manslaughter. https://thewest.com.au/.../hotel-sting-delivered... WA
78
October 20:
Michele Lord (57) suffered life threatening injuries when her husband Edward Lord (56) drove their car into the Tweed River at Tumbulgum, NSW. Her life support was turned off 2 days later and she died in hospital near her Gold Coast home. In February 2020 Mr Lord pleaded guilty to her manslaughter. https://tinyurl.com/tb4suvp QLD
77
October 19:
Simone Mottram (51) found stabbed to death at her home at Inverell. Her son Bradley Mottram (19) has been charged with murder. Bail was not applied for and the case has been adjourned to December while investigations continue. http://www.smh.com.au/.../inverall-man-charged-with... NSW
76
October 14:
The body of Marnie Lee Cave (26) was found under a bridge at Tathra. Rosemary Mackie (52), believed known to Ms Cave, has beencharged with murder. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Woman-52-charged-murder... . http://www.smh.com.au/.../man-dead-after-marnielee-caves... NSW
75
October 10:
Gail Parnell (73) found stabbed to death in her home at Redhead, her husband, John, suffered minor injuries in the attack.Her daughter, Keren Parnell (36), has been charged with murder, the use of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and detaining a person with intent to cause bodily harm. Police have applied for an AVO for Mr Parnell against his daughter who has been remanded in custody. http://www.abc.net.au/.../woman-arrested-over.../6844518 http://www.smh.com.au/.../lake-macquarie-mental-health... NSW
74
October 8:
The body of Penny Bailey (59), missing from Her home in Mont Albert since October 4, found in bushland at Donvale. Her son,Stephen Bailey (34), has been charged with her murder but is being held in a secure psychiatric unit. Investigations continue. http://www.abc.net.au/.../penny-bailey-death.../6842082 VIC
73
October 2:
An unnamed woman (47) collapsed and died at her home in Yirrkala after a domestic dispute where she was struck with a wooden implement. Police have charged her brother, who shared the home, also unnamed (49), with murder. http://www.theguardian.com/.../northern-territory-man... http://www.abc.net.au/.../womans-death-in.../6825188 NT
72
September 27:
Corinne Henderson (32) stabbed to death at her home in Townsville. Her ex-partner, Dane Pilcher (36), was found guilty of her murder in 2017. In February 2020 he successfully appealed on grounds that the jury was misdirected and was granted a retrial. No further details are known at present. https://tinyurl.com/vkg822v https://tinyurl.com/uq6xsg4 QLD
71
September 22:
Kirralee Paepaerei (37), who was 4 to 5 months pregnant, found stabbed to death at her home in Mt Druitt. Her partner,Joshua Homann (38), has been charged with her murder and additionally with grievous bodily harm with intent, in regard to the foetus. The case has been adjourned to November 20 while investigations continue. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/.../story-fngr8i5s... NSW
70
September 10:
Karina Lock (49) shot in the head at a McDonald's restaurant at Helensvale. Her estranged husband, Stephen Lock (57) then shot himself and died later in hospital. Coroners report reveals a long history of abuse, including choking. https://tinyurl.com/mv38udsc QLD
69
September 10:
Tara Brown (24) died of injuries received a day after being forced off the road and bashed while trapped in the wreckage of her car. Her ex-partner, Lionel Patea (24) pleaded guilty to her murder. https://tinyurl.com/kquqvjwn QLD
68
September 9:
Linda Addams (67), and her grandson,Braydon Rhodes (7), stabbed to death in Lalor Park. Lance Rhodes (35), son of the dead woman and uncle of the dead boy, has been charged with two counts of murder and also with assaulting police. He was formally refused bail and will appear at court again on November 6. http://www.news.com.au/.../story-fns0kb1g-1227521831233 NSW
67
August 26:
Jody Meyers (20), last seen leaving a family barbecue. Her body was found on September 25, buried under concrete in a shed at Mannum. Her partner, Neil Archer (29) has been charged with murder and remanded in custody. Archer's 55-year-old mother, Margaret Archer, has also been charged with theft for allegedly using Ms Meyers' bank card to withdraw cash from an ATM on August 27,the day after Jody Meyers disappeared. http://www.abc.net.au/.../woman-accused-of-using.../6816126 http://www.abc.net.au/.../partner-arrested-for.../6804018 SA
66
August 24:
Simone Quinlan (33) last seen at a service station in Melton. She was reported missing on September 13. Her badly burned remains were found in a mineshaft at Kangaroo Flat on September 30. Her partner Brendan Neil (28), who battered her severely, and his friend Wayne Marmo (24), who shot her in the head, were convicted on one count of murder each. Another friend, Dylan Jez (23), was found guilty of being an accessory. https://www.smh.com.au/.../no-appeal-for-man-jailed-for... VIC
65
August 14:
Jayde Kendall (16) was last seen in Gatton. Her body was found on farmland 45 kilometres from home on August 27. Brenden Bennetts (18), known to Jayde, has been charged with murder. He was remanded in custody and his case was adjourned until September 23. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/.../jayde-kendall-death... http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/.../jayde-kendall-gatton... QLD
64
August 10:
Unnamed woman (49) dead at Alpurrurulam. Her husband Robert Morton (40) has been found guilty of murder.
63
August 8:
Johann Morgan (41) last seen at her home in Tamworth. Her partner, Troy Ruttley (na), has been found guilty of her murder. http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/.../still-no-body.../ NSW
62
August 6:
Body of Donna Gusman (40s) found in back seat of a car in Plumpton. Body of her husband, Carmello Gusman (50s), found in the front seat with gunshot wounds, alongside a long-barrel firearm. No third parties are suspected and early reports suggest murder-suicide. Final assessment awaits a post-mortem report. It is believed death may have occurred up to 3 days previously. http://www.skynews.com.au/.../autopsies-key-to-vic-car... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/.../story-fni0fee2-1227472508602 VIC
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August 3:
Leah Appleton (34) shot at a unit in West Perth, died on the way to hospital. Her ex-partner Darren Walters (35) has been charged with murder. http://www.abc.net.au/.../shotgun-cartridge-had.../7968838 WA
60
August 1:
Unnamed woman (38) found dead at a home in Geraldton. An unnamed man (60), believed to be known to the woman, has been charged with breaching of a violence restraining order, and aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm. The charges will be reviewed after a post-mortem examination is completed. https://au.news.yahoo.com/.../wa-man-charged-over.../ WA
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July 21:
Jacinta Pompei (32) found dead after an assault at a unit in Bendigo. Her partner,Justin Ellard (35),found not guilty of murder due to mental impairment. http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/.../family-mourns.../ http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/.../man-charged-with.../ VIC
58
July 19:
Roxanne Wilkinson (50) found dead at her home inSouth Lake. Her son, Alex Wilkinson (20), has been charged with manslaughter and granted bail due to his needs for 24-hour care for intellectual and physical disabilities. http://www.abc.net.au/.../perth-man-with.../6640430 WA
57
July 17:
Nadia Cameron (52) found dead alongside herformer partner, Elie Issa (60) in an apparent murder-suicide in Kelso. A firearmwas also retrieved and police said they were not seeking any other suspects.Investigations continue. http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/.../autopsy.../ NSW
56
July 14:
Ann Hay (55) died in Townsville Hospital after receiving head injuries when intervening in a fight between her husband and her son in the town’s main street on Saturday, July 11. No charges have been laid, investigations continue. http://www.couriermail.com.au/.../story-fnn8dlfs-12274463852 http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/.../story-fnjfzsax... QLD
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July 12:
Tiffany Taylor (16) last seen in Logan. Her body has not yet been found. Police charged Rodney Williams (60), not known to Ms Taylor, with her murder on 14 August 2015. He has pleaded not guilty to her murder, but was found guilty in March 2020. A retrial was ordered on appeal and in October 2022 he was again forund guilty and sentenced to life with 30 years non-parole. https://tinyurl.com/yvsw6u6u https://tinyurl.com/3wfsfzuh QLD
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July 6:
Norma Ludlam (75) died in hospital after being found at her Eli Waters home with serious head injuries. Her neighbour Frederick Sinfield(60) was charged with murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2019. In September 2023 he was denied leave to appeal. https://tinyurl.com/4vzmkae7 QLD
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July 3:
Serena Amos (34) died after presenting at Oodnadatta Medical Clinic. Her partner Danny Ferguson (35), has been found guilty of manslaughter. https://www.abc.net.au/.../coronial-inquest-will.../10580286 http://www.abc.net.au/.../danny-ferguson.../7928554 SA
52
June 26:
Rebecca Webb, (36), found dead at a property inHermidale, with a father and son, Stephen (59) and Jacob Cumberland (28). Herex-partner, AllanO'Connor, (61), has been charged with her murder and with those ofJacob and Stephen Cumberland. He was sentenced to 3 life sentences in November 2018. https://www.abc.net.au/.../allan-oconnor-give.../10500206 NSW
51
June 25:
Unnamed woman (62) found dead at a house in Hilton. Her sister Valerie Kelly (66), was charged with murder and remanded in custody. She died in custody in June 2020. https://tinyurl.com/yxbgvzw4 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/.../story-e6frg6n6... WA
50
June 23:
Unnamed woman, (67), found dead at a house in Armadale. An unnamed man, (late 40s), is in custody. The case has been taken over by officers from the Major Crime Squad. http://www.news.com.au/.../story-fnii5thn-1227410847396 http://www.abc.net.au/.../womans-body-found-in.../6566768 WA
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June 8:
Unnamed woman, (23), died of head injuries after an assault in Tennant Creek. Her husband Ashley Lansen (23) has been found guilty of manslaughter. https://www.ntnews.com.au/.../ashley-lansen.../news- NT
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June 3:
Brittany Harvie, (22),found beaten to death in a car at Clayton South. Mataio Aleluia, (18), her boyfriend of five months, has been found guilty of her murder. https://tinyurl.com/y4v5p366 VIC
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May 28:
Lana Smith, (late 50s), found on the lawn of a house in Woodville Gardens, dead possibly as the result of an assault. Her daughter, Raylene Smith (40), has been charged with murder. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/.../story-fni6uo1m... SA
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May 27:
Rose-Marie Sheehy (32), found dead in an Adelaide car park store room. Death had occurred several weeks beforehand. Her partner, Jason Curtis,(30), has been found guilty of her murder. http://www.abc.net.au/.../homeless-woman-killed.../7818684 SA
45
May 14:
Olga Neubert (37) died in hospital afterbeing shot in her car in New Town. Klaus Neubert (73), her estranged husband, was charged with her murder. He was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Josephine Ramos Cooper (53) and several firearms offences. He was found guilty on all charges. https://tinyurl.com/ve72hqt TAS
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May 25:
Kumarana May (23), stabbed to death at Yalata. Her unnamed partner,(17), has pleaded guilty to her murder. http://www.abc.net.au/.../teen-pleads-guilty-to.../7760012 SA
43
May 19:
Wei Dung Zheng (68) found at her home inForestville, dead and with a wound to her neck. Apost-mortem was inconclusive and police await a toxicology report. Her husband, unnamed (77), wasarrested at the scene, and later released without charge pending furtherinquiries. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/.../03d4880e1873fb09ca2... NSW
42
May 13:
Unnamed woman (51) died in hospital following a stabbing assault on the banks of the Katherine River the previous day. Kaye Woodruffe (52), believed to be a relation of the victim, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
41
May 11:
Seker Yildiz (59) found dead at home in Dallas. Her husband Dursun Yildiz (49) has been charged with murder.
40
April 28:
Linda Locke (51) died in hospital following injuries inflicted at her Quakers Hill home. Her partner, Jamie Walker (46), charged with murder. http://www.smh.com.au/.../linda-locke-found-courage-to... NSW
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April 25:
Melita Hart (18) killed at her home in Brewarrina. Her partner, Darryl Biles (22), has been charged with murder and three outstanding warrants. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/.../0ed0d13a58b4918eca2... http://www.abc.net.au/.../teen-killed-in.../6434834... NSW
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April 23:
The body of Daniela D'Addario(35), missing from her home in Canberra since April 20, found in the boot of a car near Bermagui. Her partner, Josaia Vosikata (27), charged with her murder,denied bail and remanded. http://www.smh.com.au/.../josaia-vosikata-to-plead-not... ACT
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April 15:
Karen Rae (48) was last seen at her home in Frankston. Her remains were found in December, 2016 in bushland at Frankston north. Tony Smith (49)was charged with her murder and with concealing the whereabouts of her body. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter in November 2018 and was sentenced for 10 years. https://www.9news.com.au/.../tony-john-smith-jailed-for... http://www.abc.net.au/.../man-arrested-over-karen.../8110298 VIC
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April 12:
Julie Hutchinson (48) last seen March 7 in Townsville, reported missing April 9. Police have declared a homicide investigation and her husband, Michael Hutchinson (47), has been charged with murder over the presumed death of his wife and remanded in custody. He is also charged with interfering with a corpse and fraud. http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/.../story-fnjfzsax... http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/.../story-fnjfzs7u... QLD
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April 5:
Stephanie Scott (26) killed aftervisiting her workplace at Leeton. Her partially burned body found 5 days laterin a nearby national park. Vincent Stanford (24), a cleaner at her workplace, wasfound guilty of her murder and aggravated sexual assault. Stanford’s twinbrother, Marcus, was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact. https://www.abc.net.au/.../vincent-stanford.../7921124 NSW
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April 5:
Unnamed woman (38) killed in altercation at Kalumburu. An unnamed woman (24) has been charged with manslaughter. http://cathnews.com/.../20988-bishop-tells-kimberley... http://www.news.com.au/.../story-fnii5thn-1227294506663... WA
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March 31:
Mai Mach (60) stabbed to death at herhome in Albanvale, her 4 year old grandson, Alistair, also stabbed to death.Her husband Brian Mach (61) assaulted. His ex-lover CaiXia Liao (45) found guilty of both murders. https://www.abc.net.au/.../cai-xia-liao-life.../7036112 VIC
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March 30:
Salwa Haydar (45) stabbed to death, her daughter (18) wounded, at her home in Bexley. Her husband Haydar Haydar (58) found guilty of her murder. https://www.smh.com.au/.../haydar-haydar-jailed-for... NSW
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March 29:
Kwementyete McCormack (32) stabbed at her home in Larapinta, AliceSprings. She died before arrival at hospital. Her partner, Everett Swan (37), moved to WA when released from custody and did not appear when summonsed to the inquest. The Coroner referred the investigation back to police and Mr Swann was charged with manslaughter in March 2019.
30
March 22 (estimated):
Jennie Kehlet (49) was last seen going prospecting with her husband David and a friend. Mr Kehlet’s body was found in a mineshaft weeks later — and in 2020 WA State Coroner concluded he had been murdered. Ms Kehlet’s body has not been found, no charges have ever been laid, and an open finding was recorded as to the manner of her death. In 2023 police uncovered items of interest in a fresh search and have confirmed they are treating the case as a double homicide. A $2m reward is offered for information. http://tinyurl.com/5xsycaae WA
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March 22:
June Wallis (32) found dead at her home in Pacific Haven. Nathan Greenfield (34), her husband, is the only suspect in her alleged murder but criminal charges against him have been suspended pending the outcome of a mental health assessment. http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/.../mourn.../2606948/ http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/.../murde.../2602569/ QLD
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March 17:
Masa Vukotic (17) stabbed to death while walking in a Doncaster park. Sean Price (31) handed himself in to police. He has been found guilty of her murder, and sixother offences - including one count of rape, two counts ofrobbery and three counts of common law assault. https://www.theage.com.au/.../sean-price-sentenced-to... VIC
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March 16:
Sabah Al-Mdwali (28) stabbed to death at her home in Gordon. Her husband Maged Al-Harazi (34) has pleaded not guilty to murder. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/.../accused-gordon-wife...(CanbTimes, 22/9/15) http://www.abc.net.au/.../canberra-man-pleads-not.../6374756(ABC, 7/4/15) ACT
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March 15:
Jackie Ohide (27) found dead in her car at her home in Hackham West. Her partner Toby Awatere (34) was found guiltyof her murder, https://www.abc.net.au/.../toby-awatere-jailed.../8662728 SA
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March 15:
Sharon Edwards missing from her home at Grafton. Two weeks later, police upgraded the investigation to murder and set up Task Force Burrow. In 2019 her ex-husband John Edwards was found guilty of her murder. https://tinyurl.com/qmlo3k2 NSW
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March 13:
Unnamed woman (30s) found dead at her home in Forrestfield. Police suspect murder. Investigations continue.
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March 10:
Angela MacKinnon (55)found dead at her home at Gidgegannup, after a 000 call from her injured son. Her brother John MacKinnon (42) is charged with her murder and attempted murder of his nephew. http://www.perthnow.com.au/.../story-fnhocxo3-1227278019237 WA
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March 7:
Prabha Kumar (41) stabbed to death while walking home from work through Parramatta Park. Police investigations continue. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/.../story-fngr8huy... http://www.abc.net.au/.../prabha-kumar-cctv-bid.../6661766 NSW
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March 2:
Kris-Deann Sharpley (27), who was heavily pregnant, shot dead at her home in Biddeston. Her son Jackson (7) also killed. Her father Derek Sharpley (52) then shot himself. http://www.abc.net.au/.../biddeston-shootings.../6284866 QLD
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February 28:
Dianne Chi (22) found stabbed to death in the boot of a car on a dirt track near Colac. Body of Paul Pham (20), found inside the car. They had known each other for more than a year but were not in a relationship. Police found a suicide note on a computer belonging to Mr Pham. Coronial findings confirm murder-suicide. http://www.news.com.au/.../45a83213deb16be8766b847561e76bd3 VIC
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February 28:
Tara Costigan (28) killed in an axe attack at her home in Calwell. Her ex-partner Marcus Rappel(40) has been charged with murder, assaulting two other people and breaching a protection order. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/.../marcus-rappel-to...
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February 16:
Ainur Ismagul (55) found dead at her home in Klemzig. Her husband Serik Eliby (53) has been chargedwith murder and is being held at a mental health clinic. He was found not guilty to the charge of murder due to mental incompetence. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/.../176a63535e44cb8cec19cc... SA
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February 12:
Kerry Michael (44), on holiday in Tasmania from her home in South Australia,found dead on Mt Roland with severe head injuries. Her husband, Robin Michael (63), charged with murder, pleaded not guilty but was committed for trial. He committed suicide while in custody in Risdon Prison on June 29. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/.../story-fni6uo1m...(Adv, 29/6/15)
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February 12:
Unnamed woman (36) found on an oval in Broome, pronounced dead at the hospital. Her partner, George Walker (39, was found guilty of murder. http://www.abc.net.au/.../kimberley-mans-charges.../6463702 (ABC,12/5/15) https://au.news.yahoo.com/.../wa-man-jailed-for.../... WA
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February 8:
Traci O’Sullivan (41) assaulted and found dead at her home in Frankston North. Police continue search for unknown perpetrator. Case closed but Coroner’s report states case may be re-opened if new evidence found. http://www.theage.com.au/.../traci-osullivans-killer-may... VIC
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February 7:
Adelle Collins (39) stabbed to death at her home in Ningi. Ex-partner, Steven Storie (45), was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in November 2018 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/.../life-in-prison-for... QLD
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February 2:
Fabiana Palhares (34)attacked with an axe in her home at Varsity Lakes, died later in hospital. Her ex-partner, Brock Wall (34), charged with her murder, breaching a DVO and unlawful assault of a pregnant female, pleaded guilty to her murder in July 2018 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. https://tinyurl.com/567nvbv7 QLD
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February 1:
Kursti Hardy (21 found dead. Death was initially ascribed to a drug overdose. In March 2020 Glenn Hardy (57) and VickiHardy (55) were charged with manslaughter. No further details are available at present. https://www.miragenews.com/police-charge-two-after.../.... NSW
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February 1:
Susana Estevez Castillo (39), her unborn baby and her son Liam Milne (11) were murdered when Susana’s partner Darren Milne (42) deliberately drove his car into a tree at Fountaindale. Darren Milne also died in the crash.The youngest family member and sole survivor Benjamin (7) was seriously injured. The Coroner described the case as “one of the worst examples of a murder-suicide”. http://www.news.com.au/.../5600f506c5bee263ed2556c6bffeffc3 http://www.aww.com.au/.../double-murder-suicide-man... NSW
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January 25:
Bodies of an unnamed woman (50) and her husband (50) found in their home at Dianella. Police suspect a‘murder suicide’ and continue to investigate on behalf of the coroner. https://au.news.yahoo.com/.../police-probe-two-dianella.../ WA
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January 21:
The bodies of Renee Carter (39) and Corey Croft (43), stabbed to death, found at their house in Upper Coomera. Renee’s ex-husband, Christopher Carter (36), charged with murder. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/.../story-fnje8bkv... http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/.../story-fnje8bkv... QLD
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January 19:
Kerry Bromley (57) found dead in her home at a caravan park at Vineyard. Noeline Childs (47), a neighbor, arrested on June 16, charged with murder and 30 fraud-related offences. https://au.news.yahoo.com/.../alleged-killer-went-on-15.../ (7News, 17/6/15) http://www.abc.net.au/.../woman-charged-with.../6551384 (ABC, 16/6/15) NSW
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January 18:
Joanne Martell (45) was last seen at her home in Rosebud. She was not officially reported missing until May 2016. In February 2017 Nicole Boroviak (42), who was known to Ms Martell, was arrested and charged with her murder. https://tinyurl.com/yd946qzf https://www.abc.net.au/.../woman-charged-with.../8280188 VIC
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January 17:
The body of Mayumi Spencer (29) was found in a Docklands unit after an overdose of cocaine. Her husband Peter Spencer (38) was taken into custody but later released by police pending further enquiries. In 2023 a coroner's report found evidence of an indictable offence – negligent manslaughter – and referred the case back to the courts. Dr Spencer has not yet been charged and is appealing a Medical Board suspension. https://tinyurl.com/b4e49uch https://tinyurl.com/yxnwskmu VIC
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January 17:
Leila Alavi (26) found stabbed to death inside her car in a carpark in Auburn. Her estranged husband, Mokhtar Hosseiniamraei (33), charged with murder and with contravening restrictions on an apprehended violence order [AVO]. http://www.smh.com.au/.../turned-away-desperate-search... (SMH,3/4/15)
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/.../story-fni0cx12... (DaiTele,19/1/15) NSW
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January 9:
Nikita Chawla (23) found stabbed to death at her home in Brunswick West. Her husband, Parminder Singh (29), pleaded guilty to her murder. https://tinyurl.com/554jh9ja VIC
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January 2:
Rinabel Blackmore (44), in fear of her life, jumped from a moving ute on New Year’s Eve 2014 at Middlemount, and died in hospital from her injuries. She fell whilst being verbally abused and threatened by her partner Shane Dickson (33) in the context of a protracted episode of domestic violence over a 48 hour period. Dickson was charged with murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was found guilty of the lesser charge. https://tinyurl.com/mt66thew QLD
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January 2:
Ruth Dodd (71) strangled and stabbed to death in her home at Townsville. Her daughter, Alva Dodd (36), was charged with her murder but found guilty of manslaughter. After serving 6 years of her sentence she was paroled, and was found dead in May, 2021. https://tinyurl.com/4ur6sab2 http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/.../story-fnjfzs7u... QLD.
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January 1:
Ting Fang (25) found dead with her throatslashed in an Adelaide hotel room. Chunguang Piao (27) found guilty of murder. https://www.abc.net.au/.../man-jailed-25-years.../7751102 SA
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