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 Palmer's friends and family carry her coffin at her funeral | |
| Date | Last reported seen 30 October, 2015 Reported missing to police 30 October, 2015 Remains found 5 November, 2015 Remains identified 6 November, 2015 |
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| Location | Logan, Queensland, Australia |
Tiahleigh Palmer | |
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 Palmer in her school uniform | |
| Born | Tiahleigh Alyssa Rose Palmer 2002 or 2003 |
| Disappeared | 30 October, 2015 Marsden - Waterford West Logan |
| Died | 30 October – 5 November, 2015 (aged 12) |
| Body discovered | Kerkin Road North Pimpama River |
| Parent | Cyndi Palmer (mother) |
Tiahleigh Alyssa Rose Palmer, sometimes nicknamed Tia or Tiah, was a 12-year-old Australian schoolgirl who lived in Logan, Queensland.[1] She disappeared on 30th November 2015; her remains were found five days later; and her foster father, Rick Thorburn, was charged with her murder on 20th September 2016.
Disappearance and death
Palmer's foster father says he drove her to school on 30th November 2015, dropping her off at about 8:10am. [2] She did not attend any classes and was not seen for the rest of the day. On 5th November, police released photos and appealed to the public for information on Palmer's whereabouts in a press conference.[3] Later that same day, the remains of a female aged 12–18 were found in the Pimpama River and, on 6th November, they were officially identified as Palmer's. Police then began a search for Palmer's backpack and school uniform.[4] On 7th November, a vigil was held in Logan to honour Palmer, and, on 14 November, her funeral was held and was attended by hundreds of people.[5] On 4th December, a shoe was found around the area where Palmer's body was discovered, which police believe to be Palmer's.[6]
Investigation
The police have forensically examined a number of houses and vehicles in connection with the murder. The investigation has so far failed to find her missing backpack and school uniform. [7] [8] In September 2016 a car formerly owned by Palmer's foster father was seized by police and is undergoing forensic examination. On 20th September four people all known to each other, including Palmer's foster parents, were taken into police custody for questioning, and her foster father, Rick Thorburn, was charged with her murder.[9]
References
- ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Police say those involved in 12yo's death 'should not feel comfortable'". ABC. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ Thackray, Lucy (7 November 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: Mother of Tiahleigh Palmer, 12, whose body was found in a river, was 'trying to overcome criminal past and regain custody'... as police search for her school uniform and backpack". Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Koubaridis, Andrew (12 November 2015). "Police handling of the Tiahleigh Palmer case under scrutiny". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Timeline: The discovery of Tiahleigh Palmer's body and investigation into her suspected murder". ABC. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ Silva, Kristian (14 November 2015). "Tiahleigh Palmer: Crowds gather for 12-year-old's funeral in Logan". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Muddy shoe found in Tiahleigh Palmer case". Sky News Australia. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Detectives continue to examine Logan house in murdered schoolgirl case". 9 News Australia. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer: Detectives continue to examine Logan house in murdered schoolgirl case". MSN Australia. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Tiahleigh Palmer death: Foster father Rick Thorburn charged with murder". ABC News. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
