July 18th 2024.
A tragic incident has recently unfolded in Melbourne, leaving a beloved grandmother, Lolene Whitehand, as the alleged victim. Her body was discovered floating in the Maribyrnong River at Flemington over the weekend. According to 9News, her body was found with bruises, a bag over her head, and wrapped in plastic.
The discovery of her body has caused shock and heartache amongst her loved ones and the community. The police were quick to take action and a 49-year-old woman from West Footscray was arrested yesterday afternoon, along with a 15-year-old boy. The woman was charged after being questioned by the authorities, while the boy was released without any charges.
The police have alleged that the accused woman had a connection to the victim. This afternoon, she appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court, accompanied by her lawyer. The lawyer requested for the court to be closed to the media and the public. The magistrate granted this request and also suppressed the woman's name. When asked about the reason for the suppression, Magistrate Stephen Ballek declined to comment, stating, "I'm not going to discuss those matters."
During the court proceedings, the woman's lawyer revealed that her client suffered from nerve damage in her lower back and regularly received steroid injections. She also stated that the 49-year-old had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and was currently on medication for it. The magistrate took note of this and asked the accused woman to stand as he remanded her in custody. She will have another court appearance on July 23 via video link.
As this case continues to unfold, the community mourns the loss of a beloved grandmother and hopes for justice to be served. The accused woman remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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