A long-standing mystery surrounding the abduction of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer on an Australian beach over 50 years ago has recently seen a new development. The individual known as ‘Mercury,’ who is suspected of being involved in the crime, has been publicly identified for the first time by a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. Despite confessing to the abduction, ‘Mercury’ was not prosecuted.
During a parliamentary session in Australia, Jeremy Buckingham revealed ‘Mercury’s’ true identity, which is legally protected due to his status as a minor at the time of the incident. This revelation has reignited calls for a fresh investigation into Cheryl’s tragic murder.
Family members of Cheryl Grimmer, who have endured years of pain and uncertainty, were present in the public gallery when ‘Mercury’ was unmasked. They have been advocating for a renewed inquiry since the previous trial collapsed six years ago.
Cheryl’s parents, who had recently moved from Bristol to Australia, were left without closure as they tragically passed away without knowing the fate of their daughter. The Grimmer family has given ‘Mercury’ an ultimatum to come forward with information from his confession or face public exposure.
Linda Grimmer, the wife of Cheryl’s brother Paul, emphasized that their goal is to uncover the truth and seek justice for Cheryl. They hope that by speaking out, individuals with pertinent information will come forward, leading to a thorough examination of ‘Mercury’s’ role in court.
‘Mercury,’ a resident of Victoria, was arrested and extradited to New South Wales in 2017 following a confession made by a teenage boy a year after Cheryl’s disappearance. However, legal complications arose, and the confession was deemed inadmissible due to the lack of proper supervision during the interview.
While various media outlets have refrained from disclosing ‘Mercury’s’ real name, the case of Cheryl Grimmer remains a poignant reminder of one of Australia’s enduring missing children cases. The family continues to seek closure and justice for Cheryl, who vanished from Fairy Meadow Beach in Wollongong in 1970, sparking a lengthy investigation.
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