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Sister's Murder: Cold Case Reopened After 56 Years
26 Mar
Summary
- A 17-year-old confessed to strangling Cheryl Grimmer in 1970.
- The confession was ruled inadmissible, charges were dropped.
- Prosecutors are now reviewing the decision to drop the charges.
The cold case of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, who vanished from Fairy Meadow Beach in 1970, may finally be nearing a resolution. Her brother, Ricki Nash, has lived with the trauma and guilt for 56 years. A confession from a 17-year-old, detailing the abduction and strangulation of Cheryl, was made just 14 months after her disappearance.
This confession, however, was ruled inadmissible in court in 2019 on a technicality, leading to the dropping of charges. The Grimmer brothers expressed immense anger and frustration over this decision. Now, Australian prosecutors are reviewing the case, potentially offering the family hope for justice after decades of seeking answers.
Cheryl's parents passed away without knowing what happened to their daughter. Her brothers have dedicated their lives to uncovering the truth. The suspect, now in his 70s, made a detailed confession, including burning Cheryl's swimsuit. The case's mishandling has weighed heavily on the family for over half a century.
