Police say missing Murwillumbah woman Yvonne Whear was murdered
Her body was found partially submerged in a disused cattle dip, a trough used to bathe livestock.
NSW police say a body found in a cattle dip last week is missing woman Yvonne Whear. Police say they are satisfied she was murdered after forensic examinations.
Whear, 73, was last seen on security camera footage on 19 February at a service station in Murwillumbah. Police divers found her car in the Rous River in mid-September, a short distance from her home.
Two trail bike riders found the remains in a very isolated spot off an overgrown fire trail. Police say they are exploring whether more than one person was involved.
On the information they have, police say there is no broader threat to the community. Police say Whear's family is devastated by her death.
- Yvonne Whear, 73, Murwillumbah, NSW
- Age and location
- 19 February on CCTV
- Last seen date
- Mid-September in Rous River, near her home
- Car found
Why it mattersSpecialist police are searching the property again, and a strike force is leading the investigation.
AustraliaAnyone who was near the cattle dip between 19 February and last week is asked to speak to police.
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