Linda Agostini

Murder victim in Australia

Linda Agostini - Murder victim in Australia
Born

September 12th, 1905
120 years ago

Died

1934
91 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Australia

Links & References

Born in England, Agostini emigrated to Australia and lived in Melbourne. In 1932, she was murdered, which drew significant media attention and public interest in the case. The circumstances surrounding her death and the investigation highlighted issues related to domestic violence and the treatment of women. The case remains a notable event in Australian crime history.

Murdered in 1932, case received media attention

Highlighting issues of domestic violence

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