July 23rd 2024.
A recent case in Melbourne has been making headlines, as a woman has been accused of the murder of an 85-year-old woman. This week, the accused, Milena Bogojevska, appeared in court via video link, almost a week after being charged with the murder of Lolene Whitehand. The body of the victim was found in the Maribyrnong River in Flemington on July 14.
According to police, Bogojevska was acquainted with Whitehand. A 15-year-old boy was also arrested in connection with the case, but was later released without charge. During Bogojevska's first court appearance, her legal team successfully requested a suppression order to keep her name and any identifying information from being released to the public. However, that order was lifted during a closed-court hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Once the court was reopened, Magistrate Stephen Ballek granted prosecutors 12 weeks to gather evidence against the 49-year-old, including CCTV footage and forensic material. Bogojevska, who was watching the proceedings from prison, appeared tired and slumped in her chair.
The magistrate also noted that Bogojevska has ongoing nerve damage in her lower back and requires steroid injections while in custody. She also takes medication for her diagnosed depression and anxiety. Ballek remanded her to appear in court in November for a committal mention hearing, and she did not apply for bail.
In addition to the murder charge, Bogojevska also pleaded guilty to separate theft and arson charges from two incidents in July and August 2023. She admitted to stealing a handbag valued at $8000 from a car in West Footscray, as well as setting fire to another person's car, which also caused damage to a nearby phone tower. As a result, she was convicted and sentenced to seven days in jail.
As this case continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings. In other news, a Russian citizen has been accused of spying on Australia and has reportedly told colleagues of their military background. Plus, don't forget to tune in to Channel 9 and 9Now to catch all the action of the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024. And for an ad-free and 4K viewing experience, check out Stan Sport.
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