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The Guardian // World

Simone Strobel inquest hears boyfriend of backpacker found dead ‘twigged’ to undercover police officer

Wednesday 13th November 2024, 8:10AM

Det Sgt David Mackie says he believed Tobias Moran knew police were likely secretly recording himFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice sent undercover officers to elicit a confession from the former boyfriend of backpacker Simone Strobel, but the lead detective on the case believes the then murder suspect “twigged” to their efforts.Strobel’s naked body was found hidden under palm fronds at a sports ground in Lismore, in the New South Wales northern rivers region, in February 2005, six days after she was reported missing.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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