The human remains found near a highway in Goulburn have been identified as Samah Baker, a woman from Sydney who went missing in January 2019. James Hachem was convicted of her murder in May and sentenced to 24 years in jail. Ms. Baker’s family expressed their grief and said that the discovery feels like losing her all over again. Tim Fernandez reported
The human remains discovered near a busy highway in Goulburn have been positively identified as those of Samah Baker, a woman from Sydney. The findings were confirmed by NSW Pathologists after forensic police conducted thorough searches of the area. Ms Baker was reported missing in January 2019, and her disappearance led to an extensive search in the Yarra bushland near Goulburn. Her family expressed their grief, stating that her loss has been compounded by the absence of a funeral or a chance to say goodbye. James Hachem was arrested and later convicted of her murder in May. He was sentenced to 24 years in jail, with eligibility for parole in 2037. The discovery of Ms Baker’s remains has brought back painful memories for her family, who feel as though they are losing her all over again. They have requested privacy as they come to terms with this new development..
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