Woonona manslaughter trial: Valmai Jane Birch told friend 'I was hog-tied'

Natalie Croxon
Updated May 13 2022 - 11:55am, first published May 11 2022 - 3:00pm
Valmai Jane Birch, who was best known as Jane, was found dead inside her Woonona unit in 2011. Pictures: Supplied; Ken Robertson
Valmai Jane Birch, who was best known as Jane, was found dead inside her Woonona unit in 2011. Pictures: Supplied; Ken Robertson

The man accused of killing Woonona woman Valmai Jane Birch smiled when he informed her friend of her death, a Wollongong court has heard.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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