❤️SHE MATTERS: KYLIE SANDERS❤️
On Thursday, Kylie Sanders went for a facial. She was happy and loving her life.
On Friday evening, Kylie saw a man abusing his female partner.
She stepped in to stop him.
A short time later, that same man allegedly ran the 46-year-old woman down with his car at Yarrawonga, Victoria.
He fled the scene without offering her first aid. Kylie could not be saved.
The man was later arrested by police.
He has not been charged over her death, but he has been charged with making threats to kill and breaching an intervention order. He was released on bail.
Kylie is the 24th Australian woman killed this year and the 127th woman killed since January 1, 2024.
I’ve spoken to people who saw what happened – they’ve given descriptions of how the incident unfolded.
Police are continuing their investigations. Her family and friends are justified in their anger ovr the bail decision.
My research shows a significant number of women are killed by men using cars as weapons – they’re charges are often lesser than when other weapons are used and they often get sentences that are disproportionate to their actions.
Kylie was an adored member of the community and a popular retail worker. She was known for her humour, her selflessness and her commitment to improving the lives of others.
She died living her beliefs – saving a sister from an angry man.
“You were wild and always down to have a drink and a boogie back in my party days,” one mate said on social media.
“You were standing up for what was right, a true hero.”
A small rally will be held on June 5 at the courthouse where he is expected to face a magistrate. The organisers would like women to attend as a show of support to Kylie.
REST IN POWER KYLIE SANDERS! ❤️
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