UPDATE: A woman has been urgently extradited from Victoria to New South Wales and charged with the murder of a man whose body was discovered along the Newell Highway. The extradition was granted on October 9, 2023, in the Melbourne Magistrates Court, leading to the swift transport of Lisa Anne Silson, aged 40, to the Deniliquin police station.
On October 10, 2023, Silson was charged with the murder of Mark Akers, 44, whose body was found on June 17, approximately 11 kilometers south of Jerilderie. Authorities have reported that Akers sustained critical injuries allegedly from being struck by a vehicle, prompting the establishment of Strike Force Zaventem to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
The investigation intensified after Victoria Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Hampton Park, Melbourne, where Silson was arrested on July 23, 2023. Officials confirmed that Silson and Akers were known to each other, adding complexity to the case.
This ongoing investigation raises significant questions about the events leading up to Akers’ death. The Murray River Police District is actively pursuing leads while the community seeks answers regarding this tragic incident.
In related news, authorities reported that two men were injured in a separate accident involving two trucks at Table Top earlier today, adding to the urgency of police operations in the area.
WHAT’S NEXT: Silson is expected to appear in court as investigations continue. Authorities urge anyone with information related to this case to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in resolving such incidents.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds.
