A man is facing trial for manslaughter, accused of killing his girlfriend 11 years ago and leaving her body in a wheelie bin in her Woonona unit.
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Valmai Jane Birch, 34, was last seen alive on March 9, 2011.
Her body was found partially hog-tied and upside-down in a wheelie bin filled with water in the bathroom of her Woods Avenue unit on March 21 that year, after neighbours noticed a bad smell.
Her boyfriend, David Bagster, has pleaded not guilty to her manslaughter.
His trial is underway in the Wollongong District Court.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
