April 15th 2024.
As the radio host of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Kyle Sandilands often shares personal stories and insights with his listeners. However, during a recent episode, he opened up about a tragic event that hit close to home. Sandilands revealed that his wife Tegan's aunt, named Yvonne, was one of the victims in the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre.
Sandilands, who is 52 years old, shared with co-host Jackie O'Henderson that he was devastated when he first heard the news. He even admitted to breaking down in tears, describing it as the worst thing he had ever seen. Yvonne was stabbed in the shoulder during the attack, which was carried out by Joel Cauchi. Cauchi killed six people and injured 12 others in the shopping center before being stopped by police.
The radio host also had a chance to speak with the lifeguard who saved Yvonne's life, Bondi Beach lifeguard Andy Reid. Reid had provided first aid to Yvonne when he found her lying on the ground in the Chanel boutique store. Sandilands expressed his gratitude to Reid during the interview, saying, "That's one of my family members, so thank you very much." Yvonne has since been released from the hospital.
The attack at Westfield Bondi Junction occurred on a busy Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from authorities. Five people were confirmed dead at the scene, and others were taken to hospitals across Sydney. Among the victims was a nine-month-old baby who underwent surgery and remains in critical condition. The devastating news of the victims' identities was also revealed, including Ashlee Good, Jade Young, Pikria Darchia, Dawn Singleton, and Yixuan Cheng.
One of the deceased, Ashlee Good, was the mother of the nine-month-old baby who was injured. The only man killed in the attack was security guard Faraz Tahir, who had bravely tried to intervene. It is currently being investigated if Cauchi specifically targeted women during the attack.
Cauchi was ultimately stopped by police inspector Amy Scott, who happened to be nearby checking liquor licenses at hotels. The police are now looking into whether Cauchi deliberately avoided targeting men and focused on women instead. New South Wales police commissioner Karen Webb stated that "the videos speak for themselves," and it appears that Cauchi had a particular interest in women.
If you have a story or any information about the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre, Sandilands and his team at The Kyle and Jackie O Show encourage you to come forward. You can reach out to them by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They are always eager to hear from their listeners and share important stories with their audience.
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