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Nanette Mae Ellis Cold Case Murder- Manuka Drive, Boronia, Victoria- Australia 1984

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Nanette Mae Ellis - Victorian Police Reward


Introduction: Nanette Mae Ellis[1] was a 41-year-old advertising manager who was murdered in her home on Manuka Drive, Boronia[2], Victoria on February 10, 1984. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved as of 2024.

Background: Nanette Mae Ellis was an attractive 41-year-old divorcee and single mother of two boys, Craig 19 and Greg 16 at the time of her death. She resided at 39 Manuka Drive, Boronia[2]- Victoria Australia.

Nanette Ellis worked as an advertising manager for the Free Press[3] in Belgrave, located in the Victorian Dandenong Ranges[4]. The Free Press[3] was part of the Leader Associated Newspapers in Blackburn. She had no known criminal associations and led a quiet routine life prior to the events leading up to her murder. She was well-regarded by her colleagues and community.

Events leading up to her murder: On Tuesday the 31st January 1984 after the long weekend Nanette’s car broke down outside the Burvale Hotel on the Burwood Highway. The radiator had boiled. She rang her sons to come and pick her up while the RACV was organised to tow her car to be repaired. She said she heard a bang somewhere up near where she left from Belgrave. A large rock was found wedged between the grill and the radiator that had put a hole in it. The radiator was then fixed.[5]

The next day Wednesday the 1st February a rock smashed through her windscreen while she was driving to work on Monbulk road.

The following day Thursday the 2nd February, Nanette’s car again had rocks thrown at it on her way home from work. The rock landed on the roof of her car in  the same spot as the day before.

Then on Friday 3rd February on her way to work another rocked smashed her windscreen in the same area as the previous days. This time it came into her car and landed on the back seat. It was a large rock like the ones from the railway line opposite the incident.

On Saturday the 4th February between 8pm and 10pm[6] her car had paint poured over it in her Manuka Drive home that evening.

Then on Monday the 6th February her car was again vandalised in her driveway at home. This time the number plate was ripped off, the windscreen wipers had been bent back, her tyres were slashed and one was still hissing and her radio aerial had been ripped off.  

The next couple of nights nothing else happened as she had police surveillance and friends stayed over to protect her.        

The Crime: On the evening of Friday February 10, 1984, Nanette Mae Ellis returned home from work at approximately 5:15 PM. A passerby saw her yellow 1982 Toyota Corolla sedan pull into the driveway of her Manuka Drive residence. Shortly after entering her home, Nanette was attacked by an unknown assailant or assailants and was fatally stabbed multiple times. Her 16-year-old son discovered her body at the rear of the house when he returned home later that evening[7].

Investigation: The initial investigation was conducted by the Homicide Squad of Victoria Police. Despite numerous leads and extensive efforts, the case remained unsolved. Over the years, various detectives have reviewed the case, including Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Bailey and Detective Inspector Dean Thomas[8]. the case was then taken over by Detective Kyle Simpson[9] . (9News)​ (Victoria Police)​ (Mamamia)​ (National Tribune).

Current Status: As of 2023, Detective Etherington[10] is leading the investigation into the murder of Nanette Mae Ellis. The Victoria Police Homicide Squad continues to appeal for new information, hoping that advances in forensic technology and renewed public interest may help solve the case. A reward of $500,000 remains available for information leading to the prosecution of those responsible.[7]

Public Appeals: Over the years, the Victoria Police have made several public appeals for information regarding the murder. On the 30th anniversary of Nanette's death, a $500,000 reward was announced, which is still in effect. Then on the 10th February 2024 it was the 40th anniversary of Nanette’s cold case murder[11]. There were fresh appeals made via the media and news[12].  The Department of Public Prosecutions has also stated that they would consider indemnification from prosecution for anyone involved who provides information leading to the identification of the main offender.

Media Coverage: The case has been covered extensively in the media, with renewed interest on significant anniversaries of the crime. Various news outlets have published articles seeking public assistance and highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Victoria Police to solve the case[1].[6][7][8][9][12]

References:

  1. 9 News[9]
  2. Victoria Police[7]
  3. Mamamia[5]
  4. National Tribune[12]
  5. Ranges Trader Star Mail Article[11]
  6. Herald Sun Article[13]
  7. Nanette Mae Ellis Cold case murder Boronia Victoria 1984 Australia  (Wilson)[14]
  8. Public Records of Victoria[15]
  9. We remember - Ancestry
  10. Find a Grave [1]
  11. Crime Stoppers [2]
  12. [3] Australian True Crime podcast
  1. ^ a b Ward, Rachael (2024-02-10). "Tormented family's plea for clues over mother's murder". The Age. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ a b "Boronia, Victoria", Wikipedia, 2024-07-25, retrieved 2024-08-08
  3. ^ a b "Belgrave local newspapers | Australian Newspaper Directory - Newspapers.com.au". www.newspapers.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. ^ Jones, Michael (2016-05-19). "Dandenong Ranges Map - Attractions, Tourist, Route Map, Melbourne PDF". Dandenong Ranges Point. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ a b Webb, Emily (2017-04-06). "TRUE CRIME: This mum had a rock thrown through her window. Days later, she was murdered". Mamamia. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  6. ^ a b "'Someone must know': 40 years since her murder, Nanette Ellis' family is still seeking answers". SBS News. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  7. ^ a b c d "Nanette Ellis". www.police.vic.gov.au. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  8. ^ a b "Search for answers continues in four-decade-old cold case of Melbourne mother". www.9news.com.au. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  9. ^ a b c https://www.news.com.au/reward-and-new-evidence-could-crack-the-30yearold-mystery-of-who-murdered-mother-nanette-mae-ellis/news-story/44c42a3551b253851ffb9c0af60352c2
  10. ^ "Cold cases". www.police.vic.gov.au. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  11. ^ a b Hui, Jin (2024-02-19). "Search for answers in 40 year old murder case". Ranges Trader Star Mail. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  12. ^ a b c Hui, Jin (2024-02-19). "Search for answers in 40 year old murder case". Ranges Trader Star Mail. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  13. ^ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Ftruecrimeaustralia%2Fpolice-courts-victoria%2Fnew-bid-launched-to-solve-nanette-ellis-1984-murder%2Fnews-story%2F15bc7fb22968c466289daf165ec90c8a&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-2-NOSCORE
  14. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  15. ^ "Homepage | PROV". prov.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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