Melbourne Teen Isla Bell Allegedly Murdered

Isla Bell, a 19-year-old from Melbourne, was allegedly murdered on October 7, shortly after expressing excitement about a new relationship on social media. Her remains were discovered weeks later at a Dandenong landfill, leading to the arrest of Marat Ganiev, 53, charged with her murder, and his accomplice Eyal Yaffe, 57, charged with assisting an offender. Reports indicate that Isla had shared a Snapchat just hours before her death, claiming she had found the 'best sugar daddy' who had showered her with gifts and saved her from sex traffickers. Victorian MP Georgie Purcell highlighted Isla’s advocacy against violence towards women, noting her social media engagement on the topic. Police allege she was last seen entering Ganiev's apartment, where surveillance footage reportedly shows a violent altercation. Following the murder, Isla's body was allegedly hidden in a fridge and discarded across various locations before being found at the landfill.