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Inmate Robert Rigney on run after day release for triple funeral of Hillier victims

THE brother of the young mum who was tragically killed at her Hillier home in May has gone on the run from home detention after he was granted temporary release to attend his sister’s funeral.

Robert Rigney, 33, is on the run from Yatala. Source: SAPOL
Robert Rigney, 33, is on the run from Yatala. Source: SAPOL

THE brother of the young mum who was tragically killed at her Hillier home in May has gone on the run from home detention after he was granted temporary release to attend his sister’s funeral.

The funeral for Adeline Yvette Rigney-Wilson and her two children Amber Rose Rigney, 6, and Korey Lee Mitchell, 5, was held last Tuesday at Enfield Memorial Park.

Image of Adeline Yvette Rigney-Wilson and her children Korey Lee and Amber Rose from the Order of Service booklet.
Image of Adeline Yvette Rigney-Wilson and her children Korey Lee and Amber Rose from the Order of Service booklet.
The Order of Service booklet.
The Order of Service booklet.

Robert Rigney, 33, was granted four days’ release to allow him to attend the funeral.

He had been held on remand at Yatala Labor Prison but while on temporary release removed his monitoring device and is illegally at large.

SA Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate the prisoner who was described as Aboriginal, 176cm tall, with a medium build, black hair and blue eyes.

If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please call the Police Assistance line on 131 444 immediately.

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