WA: Forensic tests continue in Rayney murder case

AAP General News (Australia)
08-20-2007
WA: Forensic tests continue in Rayney murder case

By Liza Kappelle

PERTH, Aug 20 AAP - Items from the gravesite of murdered West Australian Supreme Court
registrar Corryn Rayney will be tested this week as police continue their hunt for her
killer.

Police are refusing to reveal if they have any suspects, saying only that there are
"persons of interest" in their inquiry into the fate of the prominent lawyer whose body
was found buried in Perth's King's Park last week.

Ms Rayney, 44, had been missing since August 7, when she failed to return home to her
10- and 12-year-old daughters after a bootscooting class.

Police found the bushland grave after discovering Ms Rayney's car in nearby Subiaco
on Tuesday and following an oil leak from the vehicle.

Police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall said today forensic tests would be carried out this
week on items taken from the car and gravesite.

"There are a number of exhibits they want to go through," Ms Weatherall said.

"A preliminary autopsy was also done on Friday, but further tests need to be carried out."

Ms Rayney's younger sister, Sharon, yesterday appealed for anyone with any information
to come forward, no matter how "trivial" they might feel it to be.

"She was a daughter, a wife, a mum and my sister, caring, fun and trusting in everyone
she met," Sharon said.

"Now she is my murdered sister, and my family and I want to know why."

Police have said they may never have discovered the bushland grave if Ms Rayney's car
had not been damaged, apparently when it was driven over a bollard placed to block access
to bush tracks in the park.

Detectives have warned the killer that a meticulous forensic team will find any evidence
left behind.

While the couple were estranged, it is understood Ms Rayney continued to live with
her husband Lloyd, a former senior prosecutor who is currently representing police at
a Corruption and Crime Commission hearing in Perth.

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