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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Heartbroken family of Dannielle Finlay-Jones reveal the one change that could've saved their daughter after she was killed by her Bumble match
The family of a woman who was killed by a man she met on Bumble claim tougher bail and AVO laws might have meant their daughter would still be alive today. Jacky Finlay-Jones refuses to say the name of the man who murdered her only daughter, Dannielle, at her friend's home in Cranebrook, western Sydney, on December 18, 2022. The 31-year-old had been on just three dates with Ashley Gaddie, 33, when he brutally assaulted her before fleeing to the Blue Mountains, where he was found on a cliff two days later. Although Dannielle didn't know it at the time, Gaddie had five AVOs taken out on him by five different women and was on bail for a domestic violence offence when he killed her. Dannielle met Gaddie on a dating app. He only had to give his first name before having access to thousands of women, despite his history of gendered violence. Ms Finlay-Jones and her son, Blake, on Sunday said they've struggled to move forward in life when domestic violence is still such a prevalent issue in Australia. 'As much as we have hoped and prayed that we were the last person this would ever happen to, that things would change, there has been over 100 deaths last year, the numbers are going up and it's just devastating,' Ms Finlay-Jones told 'Danni would still be here if there had been stricter bail laws for repeat offenders and tougher rules around AVOs. In her case the man, we don't use his name, had five AVOs taken out on him by five different women.' Blake, who was due to meet Gaddie over Christmas lunch, said Gaddie's existing AVOs would have been a massive 'red flag' for the family, had they known about them. Worsening the family's situation was the death of Gaddie, who was found unresponsive in his cell in April 2024. His death meant Dannielle's murder would not be heard in court and Gaddie 'will always to the outside world be known as the accused'. Now, the Finlay-Jones family has to wait through a backlog of cases before the coroner can reach Dannielle's. 'We understand a small wait, but it has already been one year since the accused took his own life, one year of your lives are still in a holding pattern, one year of any recommendations that may have helped other domestic violence victims come out of the inquest wasted due to the time delay, the wait is just horrible, it is almost like they have forgotten the victim's family and friends,' Ms Finlay-Jones said. The frustrated mother said it's unfair for her family, and other victims', to be forced to live in 'limbo' while domestic violence continues to rule headlines. 'These men have a pattern, they are charming, the love bombing, then the controlling, and then the escalation,' Blake said. 'It's almost like a hate crime, like a woman's hate crime and there he is on the end of an app. Swipe the wrong type of situation, a murder waiting to happen.' Ms Finaly-Jones believes the only way her family will get closure will be with a coronial inquest with recommendations on how to prevent further deaths. NSW Local Courts confirmed no dates have been set for a coronial inquest into Dannielle's or Gaddie's deaths. Attorney-General Michael Daly said 'the NSW Government is working to strengthen the coronial system'. 'Funding worth $18 million for the Bondi Junction inquest has allowed an additional magistrate to be appointed. This ensures other inquests and inquiries can continue to progress,' he said. 'We have also made it harder for accused serious domestic violence offenders to get bail and ensured those who are bailed are electronically monitored by Corrective Services.'
News.com.au
20 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Remember Danielle Finlay-Jones? Her death can't be in vain
EXCLUSIVE Jacky Finlay-Jones feels a stab in the heart every time news breaks of yet another woman being killed by a violent man. It's been two and a half years since she lost her only daughter, Dannielle, at the hands of the man she met on a dating app and had been on just three dates with. The pain doesn't ease - it just manifests in different ways. 'I don't think it will ever get easier. It just changes, it's not the raw, numb freshness anymore, it's more now the total realisation that the front door will never open again,' Mrs Finlay-Jones told 'It's that you'll never hear the voice again, or see the face, the smile, and it's just trying to move forward and trying to live your own life as she would want you to do.' For Mrs Finlay-Jones and her son Blake, moving forward is made more difficult by the fact that hundreds of women have been killed by violent partners since Dannielle's brutal death in December 2022. 'As much as we have hoped and prayed that we were the last person this would ever happen to, that things would change, there has been over 100 deaths last year, the numbers are going up and it's just devastating,' Ms Finlay-Jones said. 'Danni would still be here if there had been stricter bail laws for repeat offenders and tougher rules around AVOs. In her case the man, we don't use his name, had five AVOs taken out on him by five different women. 'Yet here he was on dating apps, matching with Dannielle, and only having to give his first name.' Blake Finlay-Jones believes he would have seen the red flags had he met Ashley Gaddie. The protective brother was due to meet the 33-year-old at Christmas lunch but that was thwarted the day Dannielle's body was found. She died in her friend's Cranbrook home where she and Gaddie had spent the night after going out for drinks. Gaddie was arrested after a 12-hour stand-off with police in the Blue Mountains and charged with her murder. But in a cruel blow, Gaddie was found dead in his jail cell just over a year ago where he had been held on remand since his arrest. Gaddie's death didn't bring the family any closure. 'I don't think we had peace. Well, I don't think I did,' Ms Finlay-Jones said looking at her son who nodded in agreement. 'I think we closed off for 16 months to make sure that we did nothing that could be ever used in the court case by the defence,' she said. 'So we had a code of silence. We wouldn't talk to anyone. And we were nearly there, nearly at the committal hearing we had waited 16 months for, and then gone. 'He will always to the outside world be known as the accused. That's hard. 'He was never sentenced for murder. The case just stopped. And I think then you flounder, because you don't know what to do.' The family now has to wait for the case to come before a coroner. They've been told a backlog means their case won't even make the list this year, due to the availability of the small number of Coroners in NSW. 'We understand a small wait, but it has already been one year since the accused took his own life, one year of your lives are still in a holding pattern, one year of any recommendations that may have helped other domestic violence victims come out of the inquest wasted due to the time delay, the wait is just horrible, it is almost like they have forgotten the victim's family and friends,' Mrs Finlay-Jones said. 'No one should have to live in this limbo. We want the government to find a way to get cases heard more quickly, whether that be more coroners, whatever they need to do. 'We can't be the only ones in a holding pattern like this. We want the inquest to happen so recommendations can be made, so Danni's death is not in vain and something good can come of it, maybe other victims can be spared.' A major issue Blake also wants addressed is people like Gaddie being able to have multiple AVOs taken out against them and still be out on bail. 'In our case, five AVOS with five different unrelated women like that's got to be a huge red flag,' Blake said. Gaddie, 33, was half way through a two-year community sentence for stalking, choking and assaulting another woman, was out on bail on another DV related charge in June 2022 when Ms Finlay-Jones was killed, and had a string of current and prior AVOs involving numerous women dating back to 2016. 'These men have a pattern, they are charming, the love bombing, then the controlling, and then the escalation,' Blake said. 'It's almost like a hate crime, like a woman's hate crime and there he is on the end of an app. Swipe the wrong type of situation, a murder waiting to happen.' Both Blake and his mum are trying to move forward and keep Dannielle's memory alive. 'This is not what her life was. This is something very horrible that happened to her. She was extremely passionate about things,' her mum said. 'Her female football was so important to her, her interest in championing neurodivergent people. 'I guess she probably knew for a long time, but she was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 30 and I think for her then, that was like a light bulb moment. 'It explained a lot to her. In one of the child cares roles she worked at she was looking after a child who was autistic. Her most recent job was a teacher's aide at a special school and she just loved it.' For Mrs Finlay-Jones a coronial inquest would help bring the closure they need, though never the justice. 'It's about moving forward, not forgetting, but moving forward, still living because that's what she would have wanted, and to be as happy as one can' she said. 'It's learning to smile again without feeling guilty. The guilt we feel every day, knowing that we survived and she's not here. Yep, it's learning to smile again.' The NSW Government and the NSW Coroner's Court have been contacted for comment. NSW Local Courts confirmed no dates have been set for a coronial inquest into Dannielle's death nor Gaddie's death in custody. Attorney-General Michael Daly told that 'Dannielle Finlay-Jones' family have experienced an unimaginable loss and it is completely understandable they want the coronial process to be resolved as soon as possible'. 'The NSW Government is working to strengthen the coronial system to help provide answers for grieving families and providing extra resources to assist with caseloads. 'Funding worth $18 million for the Bondi Junction inquest has allowed an additional magistrate to be appointed. This ensures other inquests and inquiries can continue to progress.' Mr Daley said the government had strengthened protections for victim-survivors by bringing in two new offences targeting serious and repeat breaches of apprehended domestic violence orders. 'We have also made it harder for accused serious domestic violence offenders to get bail and ensured those who are bailed are electronically monitored by Corrective Services.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Science
- New York Post
Massive volcano eruption is imminent amid earthquake surge, leaving major US city on high alert, scientists fear
Is it going to blow — or blow over? Seismic activity levels on Alaska's Mount Spurr soared to March levels earlier this week, sparking fear that an eruption could be on the horizon. 'Earthquake activity beneath Mount Spurr remains elevated,' the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) warned in a May 28 report. 'Following a steady decline from late March through April, shallow earthquake activity has increased in the past two weeks to March levels of about 100 events per week.' Advertisement And while the advisory assured that the 'likelihood of an eruption continues to gradually decline,' the 11,000-foot volcano remains at an 'elevated state of unrest,' meaning that an 'explosive eruption' is still possible. 4 A roiling eruption column rising from Mount Spurr's Crater Peak vent during its Aug. 18, 1992, eruption. R.G. McGimsey, /, Alaska Volcano Observatory 'We're not out of the woods yet, by any means,' Matt Haney, a researcher with the Alaska Volcano Observatory, told Alaska Public Media. 'There's still earthquakes happening at Mount Spurr.' Advertisement However, an AVO report on May 29 found that while 'low-level unrest continues, no changes have been observed in the monitoring data to indicate that the volcano is moving closer to an eruption.' 'If an eruption occurred, it would be preceded by additional signals allowing warning,' they said. If an eruption were to occur, it would likely send a spout of ash shooting as high as 50,000 feet into the air, Haney previously told the Daily Mail, adding that the resulting cloud could cover the neighboring city of Anchorage. Spurr has been on officials' radar since April 2024, when they observed a spike in seismic activity. Advertisement 4 Mount Spurr. 'We're not out of the woods yet, by any means,' researcher Matt Haney saud. 'There's still earthquakes happening at Mount Spurr.' Matt Loewen / Alaska Volcano Observatory/ USGS By October, the rate of tremors had soared from 30 per week to 125 per week. The recent return to those levels has raised alarm bells. Meanwhile, a gas measurement probe from May 23 found that emissions were slightly lower, but within the 'uncertainty bounds' of those measured during the last gas analysis on April 24. They wrote that 'CO2 values' from the volcano's vents remain at 'above background' levels which could indicate the presence of magma underneath the surface. Advertisement However, AVO noted these levels were similar to the readings in 2004 and 2006, a similar period of activity when Spurr didn't blow its stack. 4 Chart detailing earthquake activity and deformation at Mount Spurr from Sept. 1, 2023, to May 23, 2025. 4 The summit of Mount Spurr on Oct. 24, 2024. AP Alaskans likely won't need to batten down the hatches just yet. 'The pause in deformation suggests' that the shallow intrusion of magma 'over the past 17 months has stalled,' according to the agency. 'This intrusion of magma could still lead to an eruption, but gas and earthquake activity do not clearly indicate an unstable or pressurizing system.' A Spurr eruption, the AVO said, would likely be nearly identical to eruptions in 1953 and 1992, which involved explosive events that lasted several hours and produced ash clouds that traveled hundreds of miles and rained ash across southcentral Alaska. Advertisement The latter year's explosion notably blanketed Anchorage with ash, causing officials to shutter the airport. A possible Spurr eruption — which would likely originate from its side vent, called Crater Peak — would also cause mudslides and avalanches of volcanic debris and ash to roar down the mountain at 200 miles per hour. 'Fortunately, there are not any communities in that radius that would be affected,' Haney said. Advertisement
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Huge volcano shows signs of imminent eruption after earthquake spike
Officials have detected a surge in earthquake activity at Alaska's Mount Spurr, sparking fears of a potential eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) reported that seismic activity has returned to March levels of about 100 events per week, the same month officials warned the volcano could erupt within weeks. Recent detections of deep earthquakes suggested that magma remains active beneath the volcano. These earthquakes are caused by magma rising toward the surface, putting pressure on the surrounding rock and causing it to crack. While the AVO said that the likelihood of an eruption is gradually declining, it cautioned that 'the volcano remains at an elevated state of unrest.' 'We're not out of the woods yet, by any means,' Matt Haney, a researcher with the AVO, told Alaska Public Media on Wednesday. 'There's still earthquakes happening at Mount Spurr.' Mount Spurr lies about 78 miles from Anchorage, home to nearly 300,000 people who have begun stocking up on food and protective gear, preparing for the possibility of a sudden eruption. Dave Schneider, a US Geological Survey geophysicist in Anchorage, told Your Alaska Link: 'This sort of frustrating phase for probably a lot of people in the community that that it's either ramping up or ramping down. We're just kind of holding steady.' The volcano's summit crater has not erupted for 5,000 years, experts estimate. But its side vent, called Crater Peak, last erupted just 30 years ago. If Mount Spurr blows again, the eruption will most likely be from this side vent, Haney previously told Officials have been monitoring Mount Spurr since April 2024 when seismic activity kicked off. By October, the rate of quakes increased from an average of 30 per week to 125 per week. While the number of earthquakes have dwindled throughout this year, the activity appears to have ramped up in the last month. 'Earthquake activity beneath Mount Spurr remains elevated. Following a steady decline from late March through April, shallow has increased,' the AVO said. Scientists recently measured gas emissions from Mount Spurr and found that while the levels are a little lower than last month, they are still higher than normal. Both carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are being released from the volcano at rates above background levels, signs that magma remains active beneath the surface. The AVO noted that similar levels were observed back in 2004 to 2006, a period of unrest when Mount Spurr did not erupt. Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are natural components of magma, released when molten rock rises toward the surface. The agency added that most magma intrusions, like those observed at Mount Spurr during the 2004 to 2006 unrest, do not lead to eruptions. However, it cautioned that a similar pause in deformation occurred in fall 2024, and magma movement could resume at any time. If the eruption does happen, Mount Spurr would spew multiple plumes of ash rising as high as 50,000 feet into the air, Haney said. Each ash-producing explosive episode would last three to four hours, and the resulting cloud could blanket the city of Anchorage and other nearby communities in a thick layer of dust. The eruption would also produce destructive mudslides and avalanches of volcanic debris racing down the volcano's side at over 200 miles per hour, 'but fortunately, there are not any communities in that radius that would be affected,' Haney said. The AVO said on Wednesday that the eruption would likely be similar to those that occurred in 1953 and 1992 is still possible.' Those past eruptions involved explosive events lasting several hours, generating ash clouds that traveled hundreds of miles and caused minor ashfall, up to about a quarter-inch across southcentral Alaska, according to the agency.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Who's Winning the Avocado Clash: Mission Produce or Calavo Growers?
In the fast-growing world of fresh produce, no fruit has captured the market's imagination quite like the avocado, and two names stand out in the race to dominate the global supply chain — Mission Produce Inc. AVO and Calavo Growers Inc. CVGW. Both companies have carved out powerful positions in the avocado industry, but their strategies, scale and market approaches set them on distinctly different face-off takes you inside the competitive dynamics between these two avocado titans, comparing their market shares, positioning and business models. AVO leans on a vertically integrated, global footprint with a sharp focus on operational efficiency and international sourcing. Then again, CVGW blends avocado distribution with a broader portfolio that includes value-added fresh foods and prepared consumer demand for healthy, fresh options continues to rise and global supply chains grow more complex, the question arises: Which company is better positioned to scale, adapt and lead in the premium produce category? Join us as we unpack the strengths, strategies, and prospects of AVO and CVGW in this all-green battle for avocado dominance. AVO continues to cement its position as a global leader in the avocado industry, attracting investor interest with its scale, strategic clarity and consistent execution. The company opened fiscal 2025 with strong momentum, driven by impressive gains in its Marketing & Distribution segment despite supply disruptions in Mexico, its primary sourcing region. This performance underscores Mission Produce's agility in navigating market volatility while maintaining pricing power and meeting rising consumer demand. With sourcing operations across Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Guatemala, AVO commands a meaningful share of the global avocado supply and is steadily expanding into complementary high-growth categories like blueberries and the core of Mission Produce's growth strategy is its vertically integrated model, diversified sourcing, and product expansion. Its multi-category portfolio, anchored by health-forward staples, positions the company to benefit from long-term consumer trends. AVO is investing heavily in infrastructure, including new acreage for blueberries and a growing mango program, as well as optimizing its North American distribution network for cost efficiency. This operational flexibility allows Mission Produce to shift sourcing when needed, ensuring service continuity and reinforcing its reputation as a reliable, high-quality supplier in a competitive the financial front, AVO is showing disciplined, profitable growth. Adjusted earnings and EBITDA have improved, backed by strong asset utilization and expanding farming operations. The company is also investing in digital innovation to enhance efficiency across its logistics and supply chain. However, tariff uncertainties remain a variable, especially given Mexico's central role in sourcing. Temporary tariffs earlier this year created margin pressure and underscored the value of Mission Produce's global diversification. With alternative sourcing regions like Peru, Colombia and others, and a resilient supply network, the company is well-equipped to absorb geopolitical shocks, strengthening its case as a long-term growth player in the global produce sector. CVGW, a long-established leader in the avocado and fresh food space, is making a strong comeback with a sharpened focus on profitability, margin expansion and operational efficiency. In its latest quarter, the company delivered its best first-quarter adjusted net income since 2019, signaling a turning point after years of restructuring. The Fresh segment, led by avocados, saw a significant surge in profitability despite a slight dip in volume, driven largely by stronger average pricing and lower fruit costs. This pricing power reflects Calavo Growers' deep industry relationships and disciplined sourcing strategy. As a major player in the avocado market, CVGW's influence remains critical, with its branded products and private-label offerings reaching a broad base of retail and foodservice sets Calavo Growers apart is its dual-segment portfolio, combining its core Fresh segment with a stable, if challenged, Prepared segment that includes ready-to-eat guacamole and fresh-cut fruit. While the Prepared segment faced margin pressure in first-quarter fiscal 2025, it remains a strategic lever as convenience trends grow. The Calavo brand itself stands for freshness, trust and health, resonating especially with health-conscious, time-strapped by a vertically integrated supply chain and long-standing grower partnerships, CVGW continues to strengthen its operational backbone. The company's targeted cost discipline, evidenced by a significant drop in SG&A expenses, and a tripling of adjusted EBITDA, underscores its renewed commitment to sustainable others in the produce industry, CVGW faces uncertainty regarding tariff dynamics, particularly regarding Mexican avocado imports. While tariffs briefly posed additional cost pressures, the company's management remains confident that the nutritional value and affordability of avocados will preserve demand resilience. More importantly, Calavo Growers' long-standing sourcing presence in Mexico, paired with adaptive pricing and logistics strategies, offers it a buffer against short-term disruptions. With a strong balance sheet, growing momentum, and a clear focus on shareholder value, CVGW is emerging as a streamlined, high-potential investment in the evolving global produce landscape. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mission Produce's fiscal 2025 sales and EPS implies year-over-year declines of 6.6% and 32.4%, respectively. EPS estimates have been unchanged in the past 30 days. AVO's annual sales and earnings are slated to decrease 3.2% and 6% year over year, respectively, in fiscal 2026. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Calavo Growers' fiscal 2025 sales and EPS suggests year-over-year growth of 7.2% and 78.1%, respectively. EPS estimates have been unchanged in the past 30 days. CVGW's annual sales and earnings are slated to increase 5.1% and 24.1% year over year, respectively, in fiscal 2026. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Mission Produce and Calavo Growers have experienced stable estimates in the past 30 days. However, CVGW holds an edge, supported by stronger projected year-over-year sales and EPS growth, compared with the anticipated year-over-year declines in Mission Produce's sales and EPS. In the past three months, the CVGW stock had the edge in terms of performance, having recorded a total return of 16.8%. This has noticeably outpaced the benchmark S&P 500's return of 1.2% and AVO's 12.3% decline. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation perspective, Mission Produce trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 26.89X, which is above its 5-year median of 20.5X. Moreover, the AVO stock trades above Calavo Growers' forward 12-month P/E multiple of 12.49X and a 5-year median of 21.87X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research At current levels, CVGW appears attractively priced relative to AVO, offering a compelling case for value-focused investors. While Calavo Growers' lower valuation may reflect lingering market skepticism, it suggests an opportunity the market has yet to fully recognize, particularly considering the company's recent operational turnaround. With improving profitability, expanding margins and disciplined cost management, Calavo Growers is demonstrating meaningful progress that supports a stronger earnings outlook without the elevated price contrast, AVO trades at more than double Calavo's current forward P/E multiple and sits above its 5-year median, signaling a valuation that already reflects much of its growth potential. While Mission Produce's premium is supported by its global sourcing footprint, multi-category strategy and digital innovation, the stock leaves less room for upside surprises and offers less of a cushion in a volatile market this dynamic, CVGW offers a more favorable risk-reward profile, especially for investors seeking exposure to the avocado sector with a margin of safety. With a well-known brand, stabilized operations, and improving financial performance, Calavo Growers' undervalued stock could represent a more prudent and timely entry point, particularly as valuation discipline becomes increasingly important in today's market. Calavo Growers emerges as the more compelling pick, particularly for investors seeking a balanced blend of value and growth. While Mission Produce stands out for its global footprint and diversified category strategy, Calavo Growers' recent performance suggests a company on the a robust three-month return, a leaner cost structure and clear signs of a successful operational turnaround, CVGW is capturing attention not just for what it is today but also for where it is headed. Its significantly lower valuation, especially when compared with AVO's premium pricing, underscores the market's relative underappreciation, offering an attractive entry to CVGW's appeal is the positive momentum in analyst sentiment. Positive forward estimates signal growing confidence in the company's earnings potential, suggesting the turnaround is not only real but sustainable. While AVO may offer long-term strategic advantages through diversification and scale, CVGW currently presents a more favorable risk-reward investors focused on capitalizing on both recovery and value, Calavo Growers is making a strong case as the stock to watch in the avocado space. AVO and CVGW currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) : Free Stock Analysis Report Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio
