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27/09/2012
Man Arrested In Jill Meagher Search Investigation
Melbourne police have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of Irish woman Jill Meagher.
In a statement released this morning, police said a 41-year-old man from Coburg, a suburb of Melbourne, was arrested today and is assisting police with their investigation.
The arrested man is understood to be Australian. He is being questioned at Victoria Police’s special crime department in the St
Kilda area of the city.
In another development, one of the six men seen in CCTV footage released in the search Ms Meagher contacted the police earlier today.
Dan Gregson is seen in the footage walking down Sydney Road in the suburb of Brunswick early last Saturday morning, shortly before Ms Meagher disappeared.
Six days after she disappeared, homicide squad detectives hold grave fears for her and believe she was most likely abducted.
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In a statement released this morning, police said a 41-year-old man from Coburg, a suburb of Melbourne, was arrested today and is assisting police with their investigation.
The arrested man is understood to be Australian. He is being questioned at Victoria Police’s special crime department in the St
Kilda area of the city.
In another development, one of the six men seen in CCTV footage released in the search Ms Meagher contacted the police earlier today.
Dan Gregson is seen in the footage walking down Sydney Road in the suburb of Brunswick early last Saturday morning, shortly before Ms Meagher disappeared.
Six days after she disappeared, homicide squad detectives hold grave fears for her and believe she was most likely abducted.
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19 June 2013
Bayley Jailed For Life For Murdering Jill Meagher
A man has been put behind bars for life for the murder of Irishwoman Jill Meagher In Melbourne, Australia, in September last year. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, pleaded guilty to raping and murdering Mrs Meagher and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing, and 15 years for rape. He will not be able to apply for parole for at least 35 years.
Bayley Jailed For Life For Murdering Jill Meagher
A man has been put behind bars for life for the murder of Irishwoman Jill Meagher In Melbourne, Australia, in September last year. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, pleaded guilty to raping and murdering Mrs Meagher and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing, and 15 years for rape. He will not be able to apply for parole for at least 35 years.
05 October 2012
Private Funeral Held For Jill Meagher
A private funeral service has been held in Melbourne, Australia for the murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher. The service took place in the city’s Faulkner Memorial Park and was attended by her husband and a mixture of family and friends.
Private Funeral Held For Jill Meagher
A private funeral service has been held in Melbourne, Australia for the murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher. The service took place in the city’s Faulkner Memorial Park and was attended by her husband and a mixture of family and friends.
01 October 2012
Jill Meagher's Funeral Organised For Friday
The funeral of murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher is to take place this Friday in Melbourne, her family has announced. The service will take place at 10:30 local time (01:30 Irish time). A public memorial is expected to be held in Drogheda, Mrs Meagher's hometown, on the same day.
Jill Meagher's Funeral Organised For Friday
The funeral of murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher is to take place this Friday in Melbourne, her family has announced. The service will take place at 10:30 local time (01:30 Irish time). A public memorial is expected to be held in Drogheda, Mrs Meagher's hometown, on the same day.
26 September 2012
Melbourne Police Release CCTV Footage Of Missing Irish Woman
CCTV footage of missing Irish woman Jill Meagher has been released by police in Melbourne. The footage shows her talking to a man shortly before she was last seen early on Saturday morning. Ms Meagher, 29, disappeared after socialising with work colleagues at a bar in the suburb of Brunswick, not far from her home.
Melbourne Police Release CCTV Footage Of Missing Irish Woman
CCTV footage of missing Irish woman Jill Meagher has been released by police in Melbourne. The footage shows her talking to a man shortly before she was last seen early on Saturday morning. Ms Meagher, 29, disappeared after socialising with work colleagues at a bar in the suburb of Brunswick, not far from her home.
18 July 2013
Jill Meagher Murderer Appeals Sentence
The man given a minimum term of 35 years for the murder and rape of Jill Meagher has launched an appeal against his sentence. Jill Meagher (29) was murdered in Melbourne, Austrailia, in September last year as she made her way home after a night out with friends.
Jill Meagher Murderer Appeals Sentence
The man given a minimum term of 35 years for the murder and rape of Jill Meagher has launched an appeal against his sentence. Jill Meagher (29) was murdered in Melbourne, Austrailia, in September last year as she made her way home after a night out with friends.
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