The disappearance of missing Melbourne woman Jill Meagher has today been solved after her remains were discovered in a shallow grave off a dirt road in north-west of Melbourne.
Police were lead to the site by a 41-year-old man who has been charged with the rape and murder of Ms Meagher. At this point police are believing it to have been a random opportunistic crime by a person with no previous relationship to the 29-year-old victim.
Meagher’s employer 774 ABC Melbourne released the following statement:
“On behalf of Local Radio Victoria, we are deeply saddened and pained by the tragic news of the death of our friend and colleague Jill Meagher.
Our thoughts go out to Jill’s family and friends, so devastated by the passing of this wonderful young woman.
Jill was a much loved member of the Local Radio family. She was witty, intelligent and great company.
Her friends and workmates at the ABC will miss her greatly.
This tragic outcome will undoubtedly weigh heavily on them, and they will be supported through this dark time.
We thank the police for their dedication to the investigation and our colleagues in the media for their support.
We would also thank our listeners and the general public for their overwhelming kindness and encouragement over the past week.
Jill was an innocent victim, a young, vibrant woman with her whole life in front of her.”
Our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of Ms Meagher, and hope they find a way to cope with this incomprehensibly devastating outcome.
Via The Age
Main image via the Help Us Find Jill Meagher Facebook Page.
