October 31st 2024.
The community gathered together to pay tribute to Nikkita Azzopardi, who tragically lost her life in her own home in Melbourne on Monday. The Reid Street residence in South Morang has been adorned with beautiful floral arrangements as a display of love and support for the grieving family. Azzopardi's brothers, Shaun and Darren, were the ones who discovered her lifeless body in the upstairs bedroom of the townhouse.
In an emotional interview with 9News, Shaun expressed the shock and devastation felt by the family. "I am at a loss for words right now... It's a tragedy beyond words. It's something that we never could have imagined," he said. Darren added, "No one should ever have to go through this. Our little sister did not deserve such a cruel fate."
Darren also shared their special bond as siblings, stating, "I was always known as her big, strong protector. I was always there for her." He described Azzopardi as a gentle soul who wouldn't harm a fly. Her boyfriend of two years, Joel Micallef, has been charged with her murder.
Micallef was expected to appear in court the following day, but his lawyer explained that he was unable to attend due to health reasons and was currently in the hospital. His case has been rescheduled for March 5th of next year. As the family eagerly awaits justice for Azzopardi, they have also made a decision to speak out against domestic violence.
"We want to be advocates for change," Shaun said. "We hope that her death will not be in vain and that it will bring attention to this serious issue." He continued, "We know that nothing can bring her back, but we hope that moving forward, there will be better protocols in place to prevent such tragedies from happening again."
In the midst of their grief, the family wants to remind others that support is available for victims of domestic violence through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT. They hope that by speaking out, they can prevent others from experiencing the same pain and loss that they are currently enduring.
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