Inquest Into The Suspected Death Of Megan Louise Mulquiney
Deceased
Megan Louise Mulquiney
Demographics
18y, female
Date of death
1984-07-28
Finding date
2011-05-03
Cause of death
unknown - suspected homicide
AI-generated summary
Megan Louise Mulquiney, aged 18, disappeared on 28 July 1984 from the Woden Plaza in Canberra while working a part-time security job. Despite extensive police investigations and this inquest, her remains have never been found. The coroner concluded she most likely met with foul play and was murdered. Two persons of interest were identified: Paul Vincent Phillips, who had a clear pattern of abducting and sexually assaulting young women matching Megan's appearance in the same geographic area and timeframe, and Mr T, whose involvement was deemed unlikely based on corroborated alibi evidence. A forensic psychiatrist opined Phillips had a strong likelihood of involvement based on signature offending patterns. No criminal charges were pursued due to insufficient admissible evidence. This case underscores the importance of thorough investigative work and public assistance in solving missing persons cases.
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Specialties
Contributing factors
- abduction suspected
- no body recovered
- missing person case
Coroner's recommendations
- Public assistance encouraged to come forward with information about Paul Vincent Phillips or other persons of interest
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