Charges dropped against man accused of 2005 murder of backpacker Simone Strobel
ABCA man accused of killing a German backpacker on the New South Wales North Coast more than 18 years ago has had the charges against him dropped. Key points: Tobias Moran, formerly known as Tobias Suckfuell, was arrested in WA last year The charges against him were to be certified in court today, but they were withdrawn Simone Strobel's death rocked the Lismore community, which has maintained contact with her family Tobias Moran was arrested last year and charged with murder and perverting the course of justice. "As the investigation remains open, detectives from the Richmond Police District continue to appeal for anyone with information about Simone's death to come forward," the spokesperson said. Tobias Moran was charged over the 2005 death of Simone Strobel in 2022, but the charges have been dismissed in the Lismore Local Court. 'Great deal of shock' Jenny Dowell, a Lismore City councillor in 2005 who later went on to become mayor, said Ms Strobel's death shook the community to its core.
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