‘There’s no justice’: Calls for change at Isla Bell vigil
A vigil was held for Isla Bell, whose alleged killer's manslaughter charge was recently dropped. Her mother expressed deep sorrow and called for systemic change to support victims of violence. The community is rallying for justice and urging the Attorney-General to take action.
- ▪Isla Bell's body was discovered in a refrigerator after she went missing in October 2024.
- ▪Charges against her alleged killer, Marat Ganiev, were downgraded from murder to perverting the course of justice.
- ▪Isla's mother, Justine Spokes, spoke at the vigil, highlighting the need for change in the justice system.
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