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Louise Yvonne FAULKNER

Vivacious mother of four who enjoys get togethers with friends, going to the opera and caring for animals.

Age when missing: 43
Last seen: Sat 26 April 1980 (Anzac day long weekend)
DOB: 07/04/1937
Height: 5'2" (158cm)
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Green
Hair: Long, dark brown
Distinguishing features: Walks with a limp due to arthritis in hip.
Circumstances: On Anzac Day 25 April 1980 Louise attended a birthday party and informed her neighbour that she was going away to her boyfriend's potato farm the next day. In the early evening of the 26 April 1980, Louise and her daughter Charmian were standing outside their flat at 39 Acland St St Kilda just opposite the Christ Church when a white Holden utility pulled up and double parked. Just before getting into the vehicle Louise mentioned to her neighbour that the driver of the vehicle was her potato farmer boyfriend. The neighbour briefly glanced into the vehicle and observed the driver to be an older thick-set Australian male. Louise placed her backpack in the rear of the ute before she and Charmian alighted. The vehicle drove off towards Fitzroy St and Louise waved goodbye to her neighbour. Louise and Charmian were never seen again. Louise's potato farmer boyfriend George Sutherland has denied he was the driver of the utility.

Charmian Christabel Alexis FAULKNER

Bright and happy little toddler who loves playing with her toys and singing nursery rhymes.

Age when missing: 2 and a half
Last seen: 26 April 1980
DOB: 30/10/1977
Height: toddler
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Short, blonde

Circumstances: As above. Since the disappearance George Sutherland has also denied responsibility for fathering Charmian.

Further information: A detailed account of Louise and Charmian's disappearance can be found here.

Video re-enactment of the crime can be seen here

Plea: "I was only 16 when Louise and Charmian went missing. The disappearance and death of my mother and sister has caused immeasurable grief, suffering and hardship. I would like the person responsible to own up and reveal where they have hidden the bodies. If anyone else has further information I would like that person to come forward - it will be a huge weight off your conscience. At the very least Louise and Charmian deserve a proper funeral."

Melissiah