Detectives investigating the murder of Amanda Byrnes 31 years ago say they believe a van seen with legs hanging out of a door holds the key to solving the case.
Police believe a car seen with legs hanging out of a passenger door could hold the key to solving the murder of a woman in St Kilda 31 years ago.Detectives say no motive for Ms Byrnes' 1991 death has ever been identified and no killer has been found
The couple planned to head to their usual spots to work, but after Ms Byrnes' partner fell ill with a toothache, she headed out alone. A taxi driver said he heard a loud bang which sounded like a vehicle collision the night Ms Byrnes disappeared. "In some ways, Manda never realised just how wonderful she was and sadly she was taken from us far too soon," her family said.Detective Inspector Dean Thomas from the homicide squad said the lack of answers around Ms Byrnes' death had been "unbearable" for her family.