Inquest into the disappearance and suspected deaths of Elaine JOHNSON and Kerry Anne JOEL
Deceased
Elaine Johnson and Kerry Anne Joel
Demographics
unknown
Date of death
1979
Finding date
2016-08-09
Cause of death
Not determined—presumed death on balance of probabilities, referred to Unsolved Homicide Unit
AI-generated summary
Elaine Johnson and Kerry Anne Joel were reported missing together in the Cronulla area in 1979 or 1980. After an inquest held in August 2016—36 years later—Magistrate Jerram made a finding, on the balance of probabilities, that both are deceased and died soon after their disappearance. The coroner did not determine a specific cause of death. Given the referral to the Unsolved Homicide Unit, foul play is suspected, though no formal finding was made as to the circumstances. Despite the passage of time, neither body has been recovered and the case remains unresolved.
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Coroner's recommendations
- Refer to Unsolved Homicide Unit
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