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Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped
Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne woman Isla Bell has failed in his attempt to have the final charge against him relating to her death thrown out.Marat Ganiev, 55, was initially charged with the murder of B
Published Friday, 24 July 2026 at 03:20

Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne woman Isla Bell has failed in his attempt to have the final charge against him relating to her death thrown out.Marat Ganiev, 55, was initially charged with the murder of Bell after her remains were found in a bag in a Dandenong rubbish tip on 20 November 2024, about six weeks after the night police believe she died. Continue reading...
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