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Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Mother jailed for killing four-month-old baby daughter News | Crime Mother jailed for killing four-month-old baby daughter Melissa Wilband, 28, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Lexi Wilband in 2020. Lexi Wilband was killed in April 2020 (Gloucestershire Police/PA) PA Media Rod Minchin 21 July 2025 A mother who killed her four-month-old baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 15 years. Melissa Wilband, 28, was found guilty by a jury of the manslaughter of Lexi Wilband, who collapsed at their home in Newent , Gloucestershire , in April 2020. Bristol Crown Court heard tests revealed how Lexi died following bleeding on her brain, likely caused by being violently shaken, both recently and on at least one earlier occasion. Lexi died at Bristol Children’s Hospital , with a nurse holding her hand, on April 18 – six days after her collapse. Read More Piers Morgan rushed to hospital after breaking hip in London restaurant fall Shirley Ballas has brain scan after being rushed to hospital Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts Mother suing TikTok over death of son says hearing was ‘deeply painful’ Wilband’s former partner, Jack W…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Mum killed three-month-old baby daughter who had 'catastrophic' brain ... Mum killed three-month-old baby daughter who had 'catastrophic' brain injuries Kaylani Kalanzi was already on a child protection plan before she was even born. She died at the hands of her mum at just three months old News Kelly-Ann Kiernan News Reporter 14:00, 14 Oct 2025 Updated 10:19, 15 Oct 2025 View 2 Images Nazli Merthoca was cleared of murder by guilty of manslaughter (Image: PA) A mother has been found guilty of killing her three-month-old daughter, after the tot was admitted to hospital having been violently shaken, with an impact to her head. ‌ Kaylani Kalanzi was on the radar of social services even before she was born and placed on a child protection plan, the Old Bailey was told. She suffered catastrophic brain injuries as well as a broken leg and ribs, and died in hospital 15 days later. ‌ Prosecutor Zoe Johnson KC had told jurors that Kaylani’s parents were “selfish and irresponsible”, putting their abusive relationship above their child’s needs. She said that mother Nazli Merthoca was responsible for causing Kaylani’s death, and her partner Herbert Kalanzi failed in his duty to protect his ch…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Mother found guilty of killing three-month-old daughter ByCIARAN FOREMAN, HEALTH REPORTERandELEANOR MANN Published:11:46 EDT, 14 October 2025|Updated:12:06 EDT, 14 October 2025 60 Viewcomments A mother has been found guilty of killing her three-month-old daughter after leaving her with catastrophic brain injuries and broken bones. Nazli Merthoca, 24, and her husband Herbert Kalanzi, 35, both from East Ham, eastLondon, were described as being 'selfish and irresponsible' parents at their Old Bailey trial today. Their daughter, little Kaylani Kalanzi died on July 23 last year after being violently shaken - leaving her with a broken leg and ribs, as well as severe impacts to her head. Kaylani spent 15 days in Great Ormond Street hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries, of which Merthoca was found to be responsible for today. Prosecutor Zoe Johnson KC told jurors that Merthoca and Mr Kalanzi were 'selfish and irresponsible' and had put their abusive relationship above their daughter's needs. She said that mother Merthoca was responsible for causing Kaylani's death, and her partner Herbert Kalanzi failed in his duty to protect his child. Both parents denied wrongdoing…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Mum GUILTY of shaking 3-month old baby daughter to death Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A MUM has been convicted of killing her three-month old baby daughter before spinning a web of lies to cover her tracks. Kaylani Kalanzi tragically died after suffering catastrophic brain injuries, a broken leg and broken ribs on July 8, 2024 after her mother Nazli Merthoca, 24, violently shook her. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! 5 Nazli Merthoca became visibly irate when cops asked to have a word with her Credit: Met Police 5 The mum, 24, was today convicted of killing her three-month old daughter Credit: Met Police Advertisement 5 Kaylani Kalanzi was on the radar of social services even before she was born and placed on a child protection plan Credit: PA Her partner, 35-year-old Herbert Kalanzi, was cleared of murder, manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child. Merthoca, from East Ham, London was found guilty of of manslaughter by a jury at the Old Bailey earlier today. The duo had both denied wrongdoing and did not give evidence at their trial. Merthoca broke down in tears in the dock following her conviction. rea…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon A young boy survived after being stabbed 29 times by his mother during a psychotic episode. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times Miklos Bolza AAP 8 July 2026, 1:05pm Copy link Share story A woman who showered and dressed her young son after stabbing him 29 times has had her sentence cut due to her psychotic state at the time of the attack. The now 35-year-old woman checked her autistic son and daughter into a hotel in western Sydney in February 2022, telling them they "had to be in heaven so the bad ladies couldn't take them away". The following morning, during a psychotic episode at the Nesuto Parramatta Apartment Hotel, she used a kitchen knife to stab the nine-year-old boy 29 times in his neck, torso, chest, arms and thigh. She showered and dressed him, before bundling both children into her car, which she deliberately crashed into posts on the side of the M4 motorway. Her son was taken to Westmead Hospital and survived after emergency surgery. The woman - who cannot be legally identified - was sentenced in November 2023 to nine years and six months in jail after pleading guilty to one count of wounding with int…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

‘Infuriating’ that Jean Hanlon’s killer still free after murder conviction – son By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Jean Hanlon’s family have campaigned for justice for years (PA/handout) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The son of Scottish woman Jean Hanlon, who was murdered in Crete 17 years ago, says the fact her killer is still free pending an appeal is “infuriating” to her family. The body of the mum-of-three, from Dumfries, was discovered in 2009 in the sea off Heraklion. The 53-year-old’s death was initially considered to be an accident and police did not open a murder investigation until a year later. Her family launched a long-running campaign for justice and, on Friday, her killer was finally convicted after 17 years. Jean Hanlon was found in the sea near Heraklion (PA/Handout) The man in his 50s, who cannot be named under Greek law, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, though the Greek legal system means he will not go to jail until his appeal has been exhausted. The court recognis…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…

Camera Icon "It shouldn't be manslaughter ... it wasn't an accident," Kirraly Schumann (right) told reporters. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal Tara Cosoleto AAP 18 June 2026, 2:37pm Copy link Share story The neighbours of an elderly woman whose body was dumped in a river say her remorseless killer should still be facing a murder charge. Milena Bogojevska, 51, instead pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to 85-year-old Lolene Whitehand's manslaughter. Bogojevska killed the elderly woman by shoving a tea towel into her mouth, blocking her airways, when she came to her Footscray home sometime after 4pm on July 12, 2024. The killer then tied a bag over Mrs Whitehand's head and was captured on CCTV footage dumping her body in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west. A fisherman found the body in the river two days later. Bogojevska lived only a few doors down from Mrs Whitehand and she joined a group of other neighbours who discussed the elderly woman's disappearance on the afternoon of July 14. When asked if she had seen Mrs Whitehand, Bogojevska said she hadn't for seven days. In reality, Bogojevska had already ransa…