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West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Bordertown bodies: Couple involved in alleged South Australia murder-suicide identified
The couple believed to have died in a murder-suicide in South Australia have been identified. Mirza Husseini, 47, allegedly murdered his 41-year-old wife Shafeeqa Husseini before killing himself at a home on Melvyn St in Bordertown . WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman killed in a tragic case of domestic violence in SA. Police made the discovery just after 11pm on Sunday after a relative called asking for a welfare check. Husseini was known to police in relation to a domestic violence incident earlier this year involving the woman. The couple has several children. They are originally from Afghanistan but had been living in Bordertown for some time. Mirza had arrived first, and his wife joined him later, though she didn't speak much English. She had moved from Adelaide to join him after their child started university. Before she arrived, five people were living at the property — the man, his sister-in-law, her son, and another young couple. No one else was inside the home at the time of the alleged incident. 'It's a tragic circumstance for the family and the community and all the emergency responders who were attending,' Acting Assistant Commissioner Cath Hilliard said. 'Domestic abuse is no longer acceptable by the community or the police.' A postmortem for Shafeeqa is scheduled for Tuesday and will determine her official cause of death. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men's Referral Service, 1300 766 491.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Couple involved in alleged murder-suicide identified as tragic details emerge
She was found dead alongside her husband in what police are treating as a murder-suicide. The couple believed to have died in a murder-suicide in South Australia have been identified. Mirza Husseini, 47, allegedly murdered his 41-year-old wife Shafeeqa Husseini before killing himself at a home on Melvyn St in Bordertown. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman killed in a tragic case of domestic violence in SA. Police made the discovery just after 11pm on Sunday after a relative called asking for a welfare check. Husseini was known to police in relation to a domestic violence incident earlier this year involving the woman. The couple has several children. They are originally from Afghanistan but had been living in Bordertown for some time. Mirza had arrived first, and his wife joined him later, though she didn't speak much English. She had moved from Adelaide to join him after their child started university. Before she arrived, five people were living at the property — the man, his sister-in-law, her son, and another young couple. No one else was inside the home at the time of the alleged incident. 'It's a tragic circumstance for the family and the community and all the emergency responders who were attending,' Acting Assistant Commissioner Cath Hilliard said. 'Domestic abuse is no longer acceptable by the community or the police.' A postmortem for Shafeeqa is scheduled for Tuesday and will determine her official cause of death. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men's Referral Service, 1300 766 491.
SBS Australia
30-07-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Trump says Virginia Giuffre was among young women Epstein 'stole' from Mar-a-Lago
United States President Donald Trump has expanded on remarks about his falling-out with Jeffrey Epstein years ago, saying Epstein "stole" young women, including Australian Virginia Giuffre, who worked for the spa at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump previously said he had banned Epstein from his private club in Florida two decades ago because his one-time friend "stole people that worked for me". At the time, he did not make clear who those workers were. Trump has faced an outcry over his administration's refusal to release more records about Epstein after promises of transparency. Trump expands on fallout with Epstein Aboard Air Force One while returning from Scotland, Trump said he was upset Epstein was "taking people who worked for me". The women, he said, were "taken out of the spa, hired by him — in other words, gone". "I said, listen, we don't want you taking our people," Trump said. When it happened again, Trump said he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago. Virginia Roberts Giuffre was one of the most prominent accusers of Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, before she died by suicide earlier this year. Source: AP / Bebeto Matthews Asked if Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year, was one of the employees poached by Epstein, Trump said: "He stole her." Virginia Giuffre's allegations against Epstein Giuffre claimed convicted sex trafficker and close associate of Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, had spotted her working as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago in 2000 when she was a teenager, and hired her as Epstein's masseuse, which led to sexual abuse. Giuffre accused Epstein of pressuring her into having sex with powerful men. Although Giuffre's allegations did not become part of criminal prosecutions against Epstein, she has been central to conspiracy theories about the case. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit . In an emergency, call 000. Readers seeking crisis support can ring Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged up to 25). More information and support with mental health is available at and on 1300 22 4636.
Perth Now
08-07-2025
- Perth Now
Beauty influencer ‘disfigured' in horror bleach attack
WARNING: Disturbing content A French beauty influencer was allegedly raped and sprayed with bleach after three armed men broke into her home and brutally attacked her. Soraya Riffy, 30, was at her Marseille home on July 4 when a man allegedly tricked his way inside by posing as a neighbour who 'did not have his keys'. He was joined another two men who then 'tied her up, beat her up and sprayed her with bleach', she told Le Parisien. 'I'm disfigured, disgusted and frightened. Too much media exposure leads to danger,' Ms Riffy, who has more than one million followers on social media, said. The influencer has now vowed to 'leave Marseille for good' and 'step away from social media'. According to a statement by her lawyer Tom Michel that was posted to Ms Riffy's Instagram, she was 'raped, assaulted and molested'. Mr Michel wrote she was psychologically 'destroyed' and 'suffers from a concussion' and has a 'completely' broken nose. The statement alleges the kidnapper put a gun to Ms Riffy's head to force her to cooperate. Ms Riffy has reported several items were stolen during the attack, including a Cartier bracelet, her house and car keys, two luxury bags and a Rolex watch. Mr Michel said Ms Riffy received threats from the alleged attackers two weeks prior. She had reportedly alerted authorities several times to the threats against her. Ms Riffy's fans have expressed their support. 'Wishing you a speedy recovery and sending you one million hearts of support. Courage to you', one follower wrote. 'Soraya and her family would like to thank you from the bottom of their hearts for all your messages of support. We are with her to support her,' Mr Michel's statement reads. Soraya Riffy, 30, allegedly sprayed with bleach and raped by home invaders. Credit: Soraya Riffy / Instagram Ms Riffy is known for her fashion, fitness and beauty content and first rose to fame after appearing on a French talk show in 2016. The police investigation is ongoing. If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Perth Now
01-06-2025
- Perth Now
Devastated family speak after mother shot dead by husband leaving little girl an orphan
The devastated family of a mother shot dead by her husband in a murder-suicide have broken their silence as they rally to support her orphaned daughter. Krystel and James Paul, both 41, were found dead in separate rooms inside their Verbena Dr home in Mount Sheridan, Cairns, on Tuesday night. The married couple's nine-year-old daughter had fled the home to sound the alarm, banging at a neighbour's door. Krystel's sister Jasmin Bolt said, as the young girl braces for a future without her parents, they wanted to set up a GoFundMe to support her. 'We're trying to navigate through this hard time and I need to make sure (her daughter) is financially secure for her future,' Bolt said. Police believe James shot his wife before taking his own life. On Friday a friend of Krystel's said the Queensland mother had been planning on leaving her husband before she was killed. 'She'd packed her and her daughter's belongings in the boot and was literally about to leave,' the friend told prominent domestic violence advocate Sherele Moody. Krystel and James Paul. The couple were not known to police. Credit: Instagram Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the couple's sudden deaths, with Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier saying they did not have a history of domestic violence or mental health issues. 'It's always possible that things go on behind closed doors that family, friends and police are not aware of,' she said. 'But our investigations have indicated to date that there is no indication that there was any domestic violence within that relationship.' The couple was not known to police. Multiple firearms were found in the home, all registered to the husband. According to police, the child had been 'alerted to the incident occurring' before seeking help from family members and neighbours. 'That triple zero call occurred as a result of another family member calling us,' Bell said. Police said the girl and family members are being given ongoing support. 'This is not only a tragic occurrence for friends and family, it also significantly impacts the whole of the community,' Bell said. An investigation is ongoing. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men's Referral Service, 1300 766 491. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.
