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.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of outback nurse Gayle Woodford in South Australia’s Far North.
Gayle Woodford (56) was last seen at her home in Fregon, SA. Her body was found in a shallow grave just outside the town on March 26.
Dudley Davey of Mimili faced court charged with murder, the theft of Ms Woodford’s ambulance and driving while unlicensed.
Condolences go to Ms Woodford’s family and friends.
News links:
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-27/gayle-woodford-man-charged-with-nurse-murder/7278140
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-29/gayle-woodford-murder-accused-fronts-port-augusta-court/7280984
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