Nadine Hams thought she met the love of her life when she began chatting with a charming British national who had moved to Australia when he was younger.
But not even six months into the relationship, things began to turn, with Hams telling 9News her abuser had quickly turned "evil".How the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack unfoldedThe Gipplsand mother had met Terry Phillips online, and he didn't waste any time before he began love-bombing her."He was good at covering things up, making excuses and compulsive lying.
A week after giving birth to their son, Hams was breastfeeding on the couch when she was viciously set upon. For months, the 43-year-old kept her injuries a secret, concealing her black eyes and scars with makeup. The mother of four eventually went to police, where a team of dedicated officers dug more deeply into the case, and uncovered a history of family violence.
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