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- Victim
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- Disappearance
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Victim
- Photo
- Full Name
- Surname
- Dark
- Given Name (Forename)
- Milagros
- Alternative Name
- Mila
- Photo After Aging (Age Progression)
- Status
- Deceased
- Case Record ID
Demographics
- Date of Birth
- January 1, 1954
- Birthplace
- Age
- 36
- Age Group
- 30s
- Age as of Today
- 69
- Biological Sex
- Female
- Hair Color
- Black
- Hair Description
- Eye Color
- Dark
- Skin Complexion
- Shoe Size
- Ethnicity
- Asian
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Languages Spoken
- Physical Build
- Height (ft'in")
- Height (cm)
- Height Range
- Weight (lbs)
- Weight (kg)
- Weight Range in Pounds
- Distinguishing Characteristics
- Photo of Distinguishing Feature
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- Medical Condition
- Physical Abnormality
- Dental Condition
- Scars & Other Marks
- Piercings
- Tattoo Description
- Multiple Tattoos?
- Tattoo Location
- Tattoo Subject
- Other Demographics
Clothing and Possessions
- Photo of Clothing or Accessories
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- Clothing (Full Description)
- Possessions / Accessories
Location
- Address
- Churchill National Park
- City
- Melbourne
- Province or State
- Victoria
- Country
- Australia
- Postal Code
- Latitude & Longitude
- General Location
Disappearance
- 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.
- Multiple Victims?
- Rumored or Actual Sightings
Discovery
- Date of Discovery
- February 17, 1990
- Notes
Her remains were located in Churchilll Park in Endeavour Hills, approximately 10km from her home. She was beaten to death and her head was wrapped in a plastic bag.
- Potential Signs of:
- Time of Death
Within Three Days
- Cause of Death
Beaten to Death, Assault
- Recovered Remains (if Partial)
- Suspected Homicide?
- Multiple Victims?
- DNA Tested (No Match)
Vehicle
- Vehicle
- License Plate
- Photo of Vehicle
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Person(s) of Interest
- Suspect(s)
- Suspect(s) Description
- Photo of Suspect(s)
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More Details
- General Notes
- Related Cases
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Additional Resources
- Official Notice
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Contact Police
- Agency
- Missing Persons: Australian Federal Police
- Website
- Missing Persons AU
- Email Address
- missing@afp.gov.au
- Phone #
- (1-800) 000 - 634
- Emergency #
- 0
- Alternative Contact
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