A man was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and dumping her body in remote Victorian bushland, according to the victim’s family.
Toby Loughnane, 44, claimed his girlfriend, Maryam Hamka, died of a drug overdose, but a jury rejected his story and found him guilty of murder.
Loughnane now faces a potential life sentence for the killing.
After leading investigators to her remains, Loughnane’s guilt was confirmed by the jury, bringing relief to Hamka’s family.
The family seeks justice for Hamka, remembering her as a beautiful person loved by many.
Loughnane’s pre-sentence hearing is set for October following the guilty verdict.