Marea Yann, a doting grandmother and a dedicated volunteer worker, was violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home. The investigation revealed that Marea had been living in fear of one person in particular. The podcast explores the events leading up to the discovery of her body, the escalating situation that eventually led to her death, James Unamadu's denials and suspicions, and the trial of James Unamadu for her alleged pre-meditated killing.
Marea Yann lived in fear of a particular person leading up to her murder.
The investigation into Marea Yann's murder revealed no signs of forced entry or theft.
James Unamadu was acquitted for Marea Yann's murder due to lack of concrete evidence.
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Maria Yan's contributions to the community
Maria Yan was a dedicated volunteer at the East End Opportunity Shop, supporting the community financially and providing retail experience for career development.
Signs of Maria Yan's fear and premonition of danger
In the months leading up to her murder, Maria Yan exhibited signs of fear, including feeling terrified, arguing on the phone with a threatening caller, and exhibiting an obvious shift in behavior.
Discovery of Maria Yan's body and the investigation
Matthew Clifton, Maria Yan's gardener, found her body with extensive cranial fractures. The investigation revealed no signs of forced entry or theft, and suspicion fell on James Unamadu, her daughter's estranged husband.
Unamadu's trial and acquittal
James Unamadu was arrested and tried for Maria Yan's murder, but he was found not guilty due to lack of concrete evidence. The case has remained unsolved, and a new investigation is currently underway.
For Marea Yann, two things mattered most in life - family and community. When the 69-year-old was found violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home, the small Victorian town was left shaken. It seemed impossible that anyone would want to hurt this doting grandmother and dedicated volunteer worker. But as investigators learned more about Marea’s life, it quickly became clear that Marea had been living in fear of one person in particular.