Detectives going through 'large amount' of CCTV footage to solve Pinay's murder in Australia

Australian detectives are going through a "large amount of CCTV footage" to solve the rape and murder of Filipina Joan Ryther whom investigators believe to have been raped in Brisbane on May 22.

According to a report of the Courier Mail news site, a police officer said they are working to establish the movements of the people seen on the CCTV footage and eliminating non-suspects.

The officer, who was not identified, also mentioned that they were conducting "extensive door-knocks" in the area where Ryther, who was three months pregnant, was murdered.

Ryther, 27, was on her way to work at a fast food restaurant when she was raped and murdered.

An earlier report said investigators are still searching for possible witnesses, including a man in a yellow jumper who was said to be "sobbing" in the front porch of a nearby home on the night of the murder.

Friendly person

A report of Claire Delfin for GMA Network's "Saksi" newscast on Wednesday said Ryther was described to be a friendly person who was easy to talk to.

The victim's sister, Mardelita Allera, said, "Friendly na tao 'yun. Madaling siyang kausapin. Di mo siya mapagisipan na may kagalit kasi marunong siyang makisama sa kapwa.”

Allera recalled that before the murder incident, Ryther mentioned that she was being threatened and sexually harassed by a friend of her husband.

Ryther moved to Australia from the Philippines around 2009. She met her husband Cory in 2011 and they got married last year.

The Facebook page RIP Joan Canino Ryther calls for justice for the victim and emotional support for Cory, "who has lost his loving wife and unborn child."

The page asks the public to report information about possible suspects at the following number:
Logan Cetral Police Station: (07) 3826 1888

"When there is an arrest, we will post it," the page dedicated to the victim said.

On the Facebook page RIP Joan Canino Ryther, messages of sympathy poured out for the victims:

Lea Estopace: R.I.P. Joan and baby Camille.

Tracey Jamieson: Sincere condolences...the grief this husband has on his face, makes me feel absolutely devastated for the poor guy. I hope they find him [the suspect] soon.

Lea Taylor: I didnt know you but I am very sad over what happened to you. I am sad for your husband. Evil walks the earth but I pray your guardian angels are with you.

Grace Olaguer: I can't believe this is happening. I feel for you Cory. I can't imagine how hard this is. It's so sad to think that this bastard still on loose. Condolences, praying for you and your wife and your unborn child.

Memorial service

Meanwhile, the Center Against Sexual Violence (CASV) will be holding a memorial service for Ryther at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

People are asked to wear or bring something purple during the memorial, dubbed “Stand up for Joan,” the Courier Mail said.

The memorial, which hopes to send a message against violence, will be held at the CASV car park at 13-21 Mayes Ave, Logan Central. Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News

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