Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped | TheBriefWire
Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped
Published 24 July 2026 ยท general
Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice The man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne
Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice The man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne woman Isla Bell has failed in his attempt to have the final charge against him relating to her death thrown out. Marat Ganiev, 55, was initially charged with the murder of Bell, 19, after her remains were found in a bag in a Dandenong rubbish tip on 20 November 2024, about six weeks after the night police believe she died. Continue reading...
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 8:50 AM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 9:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice The man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne woman Isla Bell has failed in his attempt to have the final charge against him relating to her death thrown out.
Marat Ganiev, 55, was initially charged with the murder of Bell, 19, after her remains were found in a bag in a Dandenong rubbish tip on 20 November 2024, about six weeks after the night police believe she died.