General
Second inquest into German backpacker Simone Strobel’s death delayed, police still hopeful of arrest
The policeman chasing a German backpacker’s killer has vowed not to give up, despite further delays in his 16-year quest for justice.
Key points:
- Police hope a second inquest into Simone Strobel’s death may uncover enough evidence to lead to an arrest
- The German backpacker’s body was found in Lismore on February 17, 2005
- A coroner concluded she likely died of suffocation or smothering asphyxia
The naked body of 25-year-old Simone Monika Strobel was discovered concealed under palm fronds on a bocce court in the northern NSW town of Lismore, five days after she was reported missing.
No-one has ever been charged over her death.
Detective Acting Inspector Dave Mackie has been investigating the homicide since day one.
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