‘Bury me in the pines’: harrowing serial killing claims

Mildura: So, there’s this really intense trial going on in South Australia. It’s about a guy named Steven Hainsworth, who’s accused of being a serial killer. Can you believe it? It all started back in 1998 when a sweet grandmother named Phyllis Harrison was found murdered. She was just 71 years old.

Fast forward to now, and Hainsworth is on trial for her murder and two others. He’s been linked to the deaths of his aunt and another man, which is just chilling. The court has heard that he knew all his victims and even lived nearby. It’s like something out of a horror movie.

The prosecution claims he was desperate for money to feed a drug habit, which is just heartbreaking. They’ve got DNA evidence tying him to the crime scenes, and he even admitted to being around the victims before they died. It’s all so twisted.

During the trial, Hainsworth sat there, listening to everything, but he didn’t show much emotion. Meanwhile, the families of the victims were in the gallery, and you could feel their pain. It’s been almost 27 years since Phyllis was killed, but the grief is still fresh for them.

One of the most gut-wrenching moments was when Phyllis’s grandson found her body. He thought she was just sleeping, but then he saw the blood. Can you imagine? That’s something that sticks with you forever.

Hainsworth’s defense is trying to poke holes in the prosecution’s case, saying there were issues with the crime scene. They’re claiming that contamination could have happened, which is a pretty big deal. But the evidence against him seems pretty strong.

As the trial wraps up, everyone is waiting for the verdict. It’s a heavy situation, and you can’t help but feel for the families who just want justice for their loved ones. Let’s hope they get the answers they need.