Episode
Neighbor’s Body Dumped in River
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
A chilling tale from West Footscray: Milena Bogojevska, 38, has pleaded guilty to murdering her 85-year-old neighbor, Lolene Whitehand, in a brutal attack involving gagging, wrapping, and dumping the body in the Maribyrnong River. The horror didn’t end there — Bogojevska stole cash, jewelry, and even used the victim’s debit card details to go on a spending spree, including paying off a $30 cigarette debt. Neighbors are outraged, calling it murder, not manslaughter, while the victim’s son — who penned a heartbreaking statement about his mother’s final moments — died just two days before court. Despite initially denying involvement and even swearing to a detective she wasn’t a killer, evidence including blood in her car led to her confession. She even used a laundromat in a desperate attempt to scrub away traces. This case exposes the brutal reality of violence and its lasting scars on families and communities. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1bec5d865b5d7d93