29 years of shocking replays

Imagine being stuck in the worst fortnight of your life and being forced to replay it again and again for three decades. That's what it has felt like for Melissa, who after running from her husband, and running from a former boyfriend, disappeared for a week before being found dead in a dam. Her loved … Continue reading 29 years of shocking replays

Grace’s Place – world first trauma recovery for children affected by homicide

Congratulations to everyone involved in the opening of Grace's Place, a world first trauma recovery centre for children affected by homicide. Officially opened earlier this month, the Doonside centre offers: A unique place of healing and restoration for children and young people affected by homicide. The best way to get through difficult times is when … Continue reading Grace’s Place – world first trauma recovery for children affected by homicide

April 21, 1994 – 4 days before Melissa’s body was discovered

I'm aware of one final possible sighting of Melissa, also at West Wallsend, this time at the Clyde Inn Hotel. A man claims to have been drinking at the hotel with mates and Melissa was with them. At some point she is ready to leave and they offer to take her home. Except they report … Continue reading April 21, 1994 – 4 days before Melissa’s body was discovered

April 20, 1994 – 5 days before Melissa’s body was discovered

As we continue tracing the possible movements of Melissa Hunt (Hallett) in the week before she was found murdered, the focus moves further west to West Wallsend, about 10 km from her last known location at Wallsend, about 15 kms west of Waratah and 17 km north west of Whitebridge. West Wallsend is just a … Continue reading April 20, 1994 – 5 days before Melissa’s body was discovered