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Joe and Maria Korp pictured in happier times, before her tragic death in 2005.
1/24Joe and Maria Korp pictured in happier times, before her tragic death in 2005.
Maria Korp was reported missing on February 9. She hadn’t gone to work or picked up her son from school. Picture: Channel 9
2/24Maria Korp was reported missing on February 9. She hadn’t gone to work or picked up her son from school. Picture: Channel 9
Maria was last seen at the Korp family home in Mickleham north of Melbourne.
3/24Maria was last seen at the Korp family home in Mickleham north of Melbourne.
It emerged Joe Korp was having an affair with Tania Herman, who he’d met online a year earlier.
4/24It emerged Joe Korp was having an affair with Tania Herman, who he’d met online a year earlier.
Maria Korp’s red Mazda 626 was also reported missing. Picture: Channel 7
5/24Maria Korp’s red Mazda 626 was also reported missing. Picture: Channel 7
A copy of the missing persons report filed by Maria Korp’s brother-in-law.
6/24A copy of the missing persons report filed by Maria Korp’s brother-in-law.
Maria’s daughter Laura De Gois pictured after a police press conference appealing for information.
7/24Maria’s daughter Laura De Gois pictured after a police press conference appealing for information.
Four days after she disappeared, Maria was found barely alive in the boot of her car. She’d been bashed and strangled. Picture: Channel 7
8/24Four days after she disappeared, Maria was found barely alive in the boot of her car. She’d been bashed and strangled. Picture: Channel 7
Police arrested Joe Korp and charged him with attempted murder and conspiracy to murder.
9/24Police arrested Joe Korp and charged him with attempted murder and conspiracy to murder.
Police determined that Joe Korp and Tania Herman had conspired to kill Maria. Herman was charged with attempted murder.
10/24Police determined that Joe Korp and Tania Herman had conspired to kill Maria. Herman was charged with attempted murder.
The garage of the Korp family home, where Maria was attacked before being stuffed in the boot of her car.
11/24The garage of the Korp family home, where Maria was attacked before being stuffed in the boot of her car.
The bag strap that Maria Korp was strangled with.
12/24The bag strap that Maria Korp was strangled with.
Tania Herman’s shoes, covered with Maria Korp’s blood.
13/24Tania Herman’s shoes, covered with Maria Korp’s blood.
Detective Narelle Fraser found Maria in the boot of her car, clinging to life. She was rushed to hospital.
14/24Detective Narelle Fraser found Maria in the boot of her car, clinging to life. She was rushed to hospital.
Narelle Fraser has recalled getting into the boot with Maria to hold and comfort her while waiting for paramedics.
15/24Narelle Fraser has recalled getting into the boot with Maria to hold and comfort her while waiting for paramedics.
Maria was placed in a medically induced coma at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne.
16/24Maria was placed in a medically induced coma at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne.
Maria’s children Laura De Gois and Damian Korp pictured during a visit to The Alfred hospital.
17/24Maria’s children Laura De Gois and Damian Korp pictured during a visit to The Alfred hospital.
Protesters gathered outside The Alfred hospital when it was announced Maria Korp would be taken off life support.
18/24Protesters gathered outside The Alfred hospital when it was announced Maria Korp would be taken off life support.
Maria Korp died on August 5, some 10 days after being removed from life support. Her funeral was held on August 12.
19/24Maria Korp died on August 5, some 10 days after being removed from life support. Her funeral was held on August 12.
Maria’s daughter Laura De Gois and son Damien Korp release doves at her funeral.
20/24Maria’s daughter Laura De Gois and son Damien Korp release doves at her funeral.
While on bail awaiting trial, Joe Korp took his on life - on the day of Maria’s funeral.
21/24While on bail awaiting trial, Joe Korp took his on life - on the day of Maria’s funeral.
Joe Korp’s brother Gust, mother Florence and father Augustine at a coronial inquest into his and Maria’s deaths.
22/24Joe Korp’s brother Gust, mother Florence and father Augustine at a coronial inquest into his and Maria’s deaths.
The horrific case was made into a telemovie, with Rebecca Gibney playing Maria and Vince Colosimo playing Joe.
23/24The horrific case was made into a telemovie, with Rebecca Gibney playing Maria and Vince Colosimo playing Joe.
Tania Herman, right, pictured with her girlfriend, was released in February 2014. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
24/24Tania Herman, right, pictured with her girlfriend, was released in February 2014. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
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