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Inquest Reveals Key Witness Fears in 1988 Death of Mark Haines

A new inquest examines the mysterious death of teenager Mark Haines, with witnesses claiming fear has prevented crucial testimony.

  • Mark Haines, a 17-year-old Gomeroi teenager, was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, in January 1988.
  • A new inquest is investigating the circumstances of his death and the initial police investigation, driven by his uncle Don Craigie's efforts.
  • Witnesses have testified that Tanya White, Haines' girlfriend at the time, is too scared to reveal what she knows about the night of his death.
  • Natalie Maher, a friend, claims White knows who was in the car with Haines before his body was discovered.
  • The inquest continues in Tamworth, with more hearings expected to be scheduled in the future.
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