Shirley's Story: A Tale Of Strength, Courage, And Hope - 9781925914641

A tale of loss and survival spanning two centuries, three continents and six generations.From the oppressed shores of India to a racially charged Fiji, her mother's death at birth, early adoption, marital abuse, military takeover and move to Australia, Shirley Singh had already overcome a life of adversity when she was subjected to a nightmare no mother should endure.On 22 April 2003, Shirley's three children Neelma, Kunal and Sidhi were found murdered, submerged in the spa bath of their home in an affluent Australian suburb.In a crime that gripped the nation - and led to a five-and-a-half-year investigation - involving more than 1,500 lines of inquiry, 750 witness statements, 490 exhibits, the elimination of 180 DNA profiles and collection of 10,000 foot impressions, Shirley and her husband Vijay faced accusations of domestic violence, molestation, affairs, prostitution and bad business deals.Strong, sassy, passionate and loving, Shirley's love for her children, her faith in God and decision to keep a 'clean state of mind' saw her overcome alcohol and substance abuse while battling mental illness to help catch the killer.After a 94-day committal hearing and 80-day criminal trial - the longest in Queensland legal history - a Supreme Court jury deliberated for almost four days before finding Massimo 'Max' Sica, guilty of murdering Shirley's three children. The only surviving sibling, Sonia, died of a brain aneurysm in February 2020 in Victoria.This is Shirley's Story of strength, courage, and hope as told to Emily Eklund Power, a freelance writer, journalist and media director.

• | Author: Emily Eklund Power
• | Publisher: Pepper Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 22, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 196 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 192591464X
• | ISBN-13: 9781925914641