Murder of Tiahleigh Palmer
 Palmer's friends and family carry her coffin at her funeral | |
| Date | Last reported seen 30 October, 2015 Reported missing to police 30 October, 2015 Remains found 5 November, 2015 Remains identified 6 November, 2015 |
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| Location | Logan, Queensland, Australia |
Tiahleigh Palmer | |
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 Palmer in her school uniform | |
| Born | Tiahleigh Alyssa Rose Palmer 2002 or 2003 |
| Disappeared | 30 October, 2015 Marsden - Waterford West Logan |
| Died | 30 October – 5 November, 2015 (aged 12) |
| Body discovered | Kerkin Road North Pimpama River |
| Parent | Cyndi Palmer (mother) |
Tiahleigh Alyssa Rose Palmer, sometimes nicknamed Tia or Tiah, was a 12-year-old Australian schoolgirl who lived in Logan.[1]
Early life
Palmer was born in either 2002 or 2003. Cindy Palmer was her mother. At some point, she was taken into foster care by Julie Pemberton
Disappearance and death
Before her disappearance, Palmer was last seen at her school on 30 October, when she arrived but left at approximately 8:10 without attending any of her classes.[2] Police have said it is likely she was planning to skip school that day.[3] She was not seen for the rest of the 30th, and on 5 November, police released photos and information on Palmer in a press conference.[4] Later that same day, remains of a female aged 12–18 were found in the Pimpama River, and on the 6th, they were officially identified as Palmer's. Police then began a search for Palmer's backpack and school uniform, in a bid to capture her killer.[5] On 7 November, a vigil was held in Logan to honour Palmer, and, on 14 November, her funeral was held and was attended by hundreds of people.[6] On 4 December, a shoe was found around the area where Palmer's body was found, which police believe to be Palmer's.[7]
Investigation
The police had forensically examined a number of houses and vehicles in connection with the murder of Palmer. It is reported that the investigation has so far failed to find her missing backpack and school uniform. [8] [9]
See also
References
- ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Police say those involved in 12yo's death 'should not feel comfortable'". ABC. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ Thackray, Lucy (7 November 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: Mother of Tiahleigh Palmer, 12, whose body was found in a river, was 'trying to overcome criminal past and regain custody'... as police search for her school uniform and backpack". Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Kyriacou, Kate; Stolz, Greg (14 November 2015). "Hundreds of mourners expected at funeral of Logan schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Koubaridis, Andrew (12 November 2015). "Police handling of the Tiahleigh Palmer case under scrutiny". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Timeline: The discovery of Tiahleigh Palmer's body and investigation into her suspected murder". ABC. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ Silva, Kristian (14 November 2015). "Tiahleigh Palmer: Crowds gather for 12-year-old's funeral in Logan". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Muddy shoe found in Tiahleigh Palmer case". Sky News Australia. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Detectives continue to examine Logan house in murdered schoolgirl case". 9 News Australia. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Detectives continue to examine Logan house in murdered schoolgirl case". MSN Australia. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.