October 19th 2024.
A man has been formally charged by the police for an alleged rape that occurred in a Melbourne suburb back in 1988. The 57-year-old suspect was apprehended in Queensland last week and was extradited to Victoria where he was presented with multiple charges, including rape, kidnapping, and false imprisonment.
According to authorities, on the night of January 23, 1988, a 19-year-old woman was strolling along Carlisle Street in St Kilda when she was suddenly grabbed by an unidentified man. The assailant then allegedly drove her to Elwood Beach where she was sexually assaulted. Despite the incident being reported to the police at the time, the culprit was not identified.
However, thanks to new information that came to light in May 2021, detectives were able to reopen the case and resume their investigation. Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Brett Robinson expressed his hopes that the arrest of the suspect would bring some closure and relief to the victim. He also empathized with the young woman's sudden and unimaginable ordeal, stating, "To be a 19-year-old woman, happily walking home after a fun night out, who suddenly had her world changed instantly in this way, is unimaginable."
The detective also commended the perseverance of his team, who never gave up on this case and constantly strived for justice for the victim and her family. The accused has been remanded and is scheduled to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court in January of next year.
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