JENNIFER RUTH TANNER

14 November 1984

JENNIFER RUTH TANNER (27)

Shot twice in the head with .22 calibre rifle at her home in Bonnie Doon, VIC. She had also been shot through both hands. Her husband Laurie found her body and the rifle between her legs. The initial police investigation determined that her death was a suicide and a 1985 inquest resulted in an open finding.

HELGA WAGNEGG

November 1984

HELGA WAGNEGG (30)

Last seen - at the home of notorious criminal Dennis Allen in Richmond, VIC. Her body was later found in the Yarra River. She had been a prostitute and drug addict.

LESLEY PATRICIA LARKIN

At time of disappearance on 9 November 1984

Age: 31

Circumstances: Found bashed to death in her unit at Noosa Heads, QLD. In July 2009 police announced they were re-opening the investigation.

Reward - Queensland Police - $250,000

Stella Mary Farrugia

Personal Details
Last seen: Thursday, 18 October 1984
Year of birth: 1966
Height: 154cm
Build: Average
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Straight Golden Brown
Complexion: Olive
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Feature:
Circumstances: Missing from her home address in Henley Beach, South Australia leaving her personal belongings and pet dog behind. Concerns are held for her safety.

Elizabeth Margaret BROMFIELD

Elizabeth, aged 27 years has been missing since September 26th, 1984 from the NSW Central Coast.

SEANA TAPP

7 August 1984

MARGARET TAPP (35)

Murdered in their home in Ferntree Gully, VIC. Margaret had been bashed and strangled. Seana had been raped and strangled. The killer's semen was found on Seana's clothing. In July 2008 police arrested and charged 43 year old Russell John Gesah with the murders based on DNA evidence.
2 weeks later the charges were dropped when it was discovered that the DNA evidence was contaminated.
The killer's DNA still has not been matched.

 

MARGARET TAPP

8 August 1984

SEANA TAPP (9)

Murdered in their home in Ferntree Gully, VIC.
Margaret had been bashed and strangled. Seana had been raped and strangled.
The killer's semen was found on Seana's clothing. In July 2008 police arrested and charged 43 year old Russell John Gesah with the murders based on DNA evidence.
2 weeks later the charges were dropped when it was discovered that the DNA evidence was contaminated.
The killer's DNA still has not been matched.