July 23rd 2024.
Police have confirmed that the ex-partner of a young mother, who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident south of Brisbane, has been charged with her murder. Kiesha Thompson, a 23-year-old mother, was walking on a footpath on Allamanda Drive in Daisy Hill after dropping her daughter off at daycare on Friday morning when she was struck by a four-wheel-drive, allegedly driven by her ex-partner's new girlfriend.
Sadly, Kiesha later passed away in the hospital. The alleged driver, 24-year-old Larissa Rita Mae-Leigh Sant, appeared in court yesterday and was charged with murder. Just hours later, her partner, a 27-year-old man, was also arrested by police in Logan and charged with the same offense.
Detective Inspector Chris Knight has confirmed that the man is Kiesha's ex-partner and that their relationship had ended several months prior to the incident. He also stated that the man was equally involved in the crime, despite being the only person driving the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and Knight stressed the importance of information from the community in solving this case.
In an effort to gather more information, police have asked anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward to Crime Stoppers. They will also be increasing their presence on Allamanda Drive starting tomorrow morning.
Knight also mentioned that investigators had spent the previous day with Kiesha's family, who were devastated by the loss of their loved one. He described their grief as "difficult to put into words". While the arrest of the alleged perpetrators is an important step in the investigation, it does not bring Kiesha back, and the impact on her family will be immeasurable.
The family of the young mother released a video statement yesterday, expressing their shock and heartache over the senseless and cowardly act that took Kiesha's life. Kiesha's brother, Koby Torto, shared that his sister had worked tirelessly to give her child the best life possible and that her daughter was the light of her life.
He also emphasized that the family will continue to support Kiesha's daughter throughout her life. In order to help with the child's future, the family has set up an online fundraiser. Sant, who was remanded in custody after her court appearance, was unable to apply for bail due to the serious nature of the charge.
The man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, while Sant is scheduled to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on July 31. Knight, who has been investigating for over 30 years, shared that there were certain aspects of this case that would stay with him forever. He stated that the impact of this tragedy on Kiesha's family is immeasurable, and no words can truly express their loss.
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