Dannielle Finlay-Jones was found dead in a spare room with signs of violence and her boyfriend Ashley Gaddie was missing. Gaddie was later arrested and charged after a stand-off with police and was found to have a history of violent offenses. Finlay-Jones’ family has spoken out about the tragedy and the need for better protection of women from male offenders. Gaddie had previously been convicted of stalking and assaulting women, yet was considered a low risk of reoffending by the justice system.
The community where Finlay-Jones lived rallied together after her murder, creating memorials in her honor. However, the family’s hopes for justice were shattered when Gaddie committed suicide in prison while awaiting trial. This has left Finlay-Jones’ family devastated and questioning how Gaddie was able to reoffend despite his violent history. They are advocating for tougher bail laws to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
After finding Finlay-Jones’ body, Joseph sold her house and isolated herself from the world to protect herself from further trauma. She believes that domestic violence cases are preventable and wants to raise awareness of the issue. Finlay-Jones’ family is pushing for changes in the justice system to better protect women from male offenders, including introducing police checks on dating apps. They hope that Finlay-Jones’ death will lead to meaningful change and prevent future tragedies.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has discussed the idea of police checks on dating apps as a way to protect women from potential dangers. The family and friends of Finlay-Jones acknowledge that there are no easy answers, but they are determined to make a difference in her memory. They hope that by raising awareness of the issue and pushing for reforms, fewer women will be killed in the future. Support services are available for those who may be experiencing domestic violence or need assistance.
