Plea after alleged double murder

Botany: A new tenant has come forward after moving into a property once rented by Zhuojun ‘Sally’ Li and her husband Jai-Bao ‘Rex’ Chen, who are now missing and presumed murdered. She’s feeling overwhelmed and has made a heartfelt plea for privacy.

Ms. Li’s body was discovered wrapped in plastic in bushland on December 9. Her husband’s body was found later, submerged in a creek. It’s believed he is the second victim, but they’re still waiting for confirmation.

The couple had been reported missing by Ms. Li’s mother after she couldn’t reach her. The new tenant, who wants to stay anonymous, said moving in felt like stepping into a crime scene, even though police have cleared the place.

She mentioned that the media attention has made things tough for her and her kids. It’s been a real struggle, and she just wants to settle in without the past haunting her.

Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty has suggested that the couple may have been murdered at their previous home in Greenacre before their bodies were moved to Botany. He’s got a theory that the crime happened there, and they were transported afterward.

Police are looking into two suspects who might have fled the country. They’ve even seized a car believed to be involved in the case for forensic examination. The investigation is still ongoing, and they’re piecing together the timeline of events.

It’s a tragic situation, and the new tenant expressed her sympathy for Ms. Li and Mr. Chen while hoping for some peace in her new home.