Finding into death of TINA NHONTHACHITH
Deceased
TINA NHONTHACHITH
Demographics
47y, female
Date of death
2003-10
Finding date
2011-07-11
Cause of death
Gunshot injuries to head
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Tina Nhonthachith, aged 47, was found dead at her farm property in Wildwood, Victoria on 20 October 2003 from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. She and her de facto partner of over 10 years, Steve Gulyas, were discovered together in the lounge room, both having been shot three times. A comprehensive homicide investigation examined over 80 information reports and identified two main persons of interest, each with apparent financial dispute motives. Evidence suggested the perpetrator(s) were known to the couple, as there were no signs of forced entry to the property. The investigation revealed suspected involvement in illegal immigration and prostitution schemes through Partner Search Australia. Despite ongoing investigation with a reward offered in April 2010, the coroner concluded the deaths resulted from gunshot injuries inflicted by person(s) currently unknown, with the homicide remaining unsolved.
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