VIC: Autopsy to be conducted on body found in car boot

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-1999
VIC: Autopsy to be conducted on body found in car boot

MELBOURNE, Feb 13 AAP - An autopsy will be conducted today on the decomposing body of a
woman found in the boot of a car in Melbourne's north-west yesterday.

The car was last seen being driven earlier this month by Melbourne businesswoman Anita
Lesser, 48, who was reported missing by her business partner last Tuesday.

A police spokeswoman said no new information would be released until the autopsy was
completed, possibly this afternoon.

The body was discovered in the boot of a white two-door Mitsubishi Lancer at St Albans
Railway Station about 3.50pm.

Police earlier yesterday expressed fears for the safety of Ms Lesser, whose disappearance
without extra clothes or an explanation was described as out of character.

Ms Lesser, a former escort worker, was a partner in a chemical company at the time of her
disappearance on February 1.

Police have appealed to anyone who may have seen the white two-door car - registration OME
156 with the word Courier in blue paint on the side of the vehicle - to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: LESSER (CARRIED EARLIER)

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