Family fears woman missing for weeks will become 'another statistic'
Search crews have found no trace of Stephanie Cordery since she went missing in northern NSW three weeks ago.
The family of Stephanie Cordery, a 42-year-old woman who vanished from her Ballina home in northern New South Wales three weeks ago, is growing increasingly desperate as their search for her continues. Police have conducted a significant search effort, involving multiple agencies and specialist resources, but have found no trace of Ms Cordery.
Her family fears that she may become yet another statistic among the numerous women who have gone missing in the region. The Cordery family has called for more resources to be dedicated to the search, expressing frustration that despite the extensive effort, Ms Cordery remains missing. A parliamentary inquiry is currently underway to investigate historical unsolved murders and missing persons cases in the area, with the aim of improving investigative techniques.
The inquiry has revealed that at least 22 women have gone missing between the Hunter and Queensland borders, with another 32 deaths remaining unexplained. However, the family remains hopeful, with Ms Cordery's father stating that they will continue to search for answers, though the hope is slowly fading.
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