Family of British toddler speaks as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
Summary
An inquiry in New South Wales, Australia, has started looking into unsolved murders and disappearances from decades ago, including the case of British toddler Cheryl Grimmer who went missing in 1970. Families of the missing people spoke about how police failures have left them without answers for many years.Key Facts
- Cheryl Grimmer, a 3-year-old British toddler, disappeared from a beach in Wollongong, Australia, in January 1970.
- Despite searches, no leads were found at the time, and a suspect’s trial in 2017 ended without conviction.
- Families attending the inquiry said police did not investigate fully or properly in the early years.
- Kay Docherty, a 15-year-old girl missing since 1979 near Wollongong, is another case being reviewed.
- Some disappearances may be linked to Ivan Milat, a serial killer who killed at least seven backpackers between 1989 and 1992.
- Keren Rowland, missing in 1971 and possibly Milat’s first victim, was 20 years old and pregnant.
- Experts and family members criticized past police work and said poor leadership hindered investigations.
- The inquiry will continue with more hearings in the coming months.
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