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Human remains, believed to be of murdered woman Allecha Boyd, found near Wagga Wagga
Police believe human remains found in a forest near Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina are those of missing murdered woman Allecha Boyd.
Key points:
- Ms Boyd was last seen on August 10, 2017 in the town of Coolamon, north of Wagga Wagga
- Samuel John Shephard, 39, was sentenced to 27 years and seven months in jail for her murder
- Sentencing judge said the execution-style killing was an example of “the most serious offence against a human being”
The 27-year-old was last seen alive in the Wagga Wagga area in August 2017 and there have been numerous searches for her remains since.
Police said the remains were found in the Lester State Forest, 20 kilometres south-west of Coolamon, and although they are yet to undergo forensic testing, they are believed…
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