This is a count of women killed by known or suspected male violence in a Australia, jointly undertaken by Reclaim the Night Perth and Women Shout Out Australia.
The body of an unnamed 41yo woman was found 20 February, 2016 at her home in Hallam, Victoria.
Luke Sydney McLennan, 33, believed to be the woman’s partner, has since been charged with the victim’s murder.
Condolences go to the victim’s family and friends.
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Background:
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If you have any additional information about women killed by male violence in Australia in 2016, please email us at wimms@womenshoutoutaustralia.com or via the facebook pages of Reclaim the Night Perth or Women Shout Out Australia.
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