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MP names person of interest in Cheryl Grimmer disappearance case

MP names person of interest in Cheryl Grimmer disappearance case

Summary

An Australian politician has named a person of interest in the 1970 disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer, a British girl abducted in New South Wales. Despite previous charges against the man known as Mercury, legal issues have prevented a conviction. Cheryl's family continues to seek justice, urging further investigation and calling for Mercury to confess.

Key Facts

  • Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from a beach in Wollongong, New South Wales, in 1970.
  • An Australian politician used parliamentary privilege to name a person of interest, referred to as Mercury, in Cheryl's case.
  • In 2017, Mercury was charged with Cheryl's abduction and murder, but a judge ruled the confession inadmissible, and the case was dropped.
  • Cheryl's family has urged Mercury to reveal how he knew details in his confession, as the case remains unsolved.
  • A reward of A$1 million is offered for information leading to a resolution.
  • The New South Wales parliament announced an inquiry into long-term missing persons cases, including Cheryl's disappearance.
  • Cheryl's family and volunteers have searched new areas for evidence, but nothing conclusive has been found.
  • NSW Police maintain that homicide detectives are actively investigating the case.
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