NQL Case File

Circumstances

Date of Disappearance

February 14, 1990

Notes

Milagros Dark In 1990, Leonardi had formed a good relationship with another immigrant, Filipina Milagros Dark (Mila), who was also working as a maid at the club and whom Leonardi supervised. The two often spoke and Leonardi had frequently taken Mila home in Noble Park despite it being completely out of his way. Mila was also married to a gentleman approximately 12-15 years her senior by the name of Neville Lawrence Dark. On February 14, 1990, Neville reported Mila missing a search was launched. Her remains would be located three days later on February 17 in Churchill National Park in Endeavour Hills, approximately 10km away from her home. The cause of death was assault and a beating; her head had been wrapped in a plastic bag. Her husband was an initial target of the investigation but in August 1991 he was acquitted due to lack of evidence. He pointed towards Leonardi as a potential alternative suspect, but the coroner did not find a legitimate basis for the accusation. * At the time of her death, Mila was in her 30s. Some sources say 36, others 39.

Location of the Disappearance or Crime Scene

Potential Circumstances

Extramarital Affair, Foreign Resident, Multiple Victims, Prior Communication

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Suspect

Suspect Description

The initial suspect was her husband Neville Dark. He was acquitted in 1991 due to lack of evidence.

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