‘A history of family violence’: in the NT, a mother’s loss and a police system in dire need of overhaul
No crime scene was established after Mona’s daughter died. She speaks publicly about the death for the first time to ensure it is not forgotten and to urge actionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMona’s* daughter sent her emails which record the abuse she alleged she was suffering at the hands of her partner. The emails, submitted as evidence at the inquest into her death, had subject lines like “please don’t read – just keep” and “don’t delete ever”.Her daughter, a former Northern Territory police officer who was dismissed from the force in tragic circumstances, was in a relationship with a serving cop.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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No crime scene was established after Mona’s daughter died. She speaks publicly about the death for the first time to ensure it is not forgotten and to urge action
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Mona’s* daughter sent her emails which record the abuse she alleged she was suffering at the hands of her partner. The emails, submitted as evidence at the inquest into her death, had subject lines like “please don’t read – just keep” and “don’t delete ever”.
Her daughter, a former Northern Territory police officer who was dismissed from the force in tragic circumstances, was in a relationship with a serving cop.
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