Disappearance of Julie Garciacelay
Julia Anna Garciacelay (born 1955) was an American woman aged 19, who went missing on 1 July 1975 from her home in North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[1] After arriving home from work, Julie told Gayle that a Mr Rhys "Tom" Collins had attended her workplace during the day and had asked to come around to the apartment some time that evening.[1] Gayle had made plans to visit her friend Ms Barbara Somerton at her apartment in Kew to watch her colour television.Gayle found a blood-soaked towel and other items, including Ms Garciacelay's underwear, strewn around the flat.Extensive proof of life checks were conducted including telephone, bank, Medicare and Centrelink enquiries.On 30 October 2003, Mr Grant attended the Victoria Police Homicide Squad office on St Kilda Road, Melbourne to be interviewed regarding the disappearance and suspected murder of Ms Garciacelay.A Coronial Inquest into Julie Garciacelay's disappearance was held on 11 April 2018 at the Coroners Court of Victoria by Judge Sara Hinchey.