The disappearance and suspected murder of Amber Haigh have remained an unresolved mystery for over two decades.
Amber Haigh, an intellectually disabled teenager from Sydney, vanished in June 2002.
At the time of her disappearance, she was living in the rural hamlet of Kingsvale, near Harden, with her great-aunt.
She later moved in with a married couple, Robert and Anne Geeves who became her caregivers.
The Accused: Robert and Anne Geeves
Robert and Anne Geeves, both 64, are currently facing murder charges related to Amber Haigh's disappearance.
They have pleaded not guilty.
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| Robert and Anne Geeves |
The prosecution alleges that the Geeves used Haigh as a surrogate mother because they wanted another child.
After Haigh gave birth to a son, allegedly fathered by Robert Geeves, the couple purportedly sought to "remove her from the equation" by killing her.
The court has heard testimonies describing a disturbing relationship between Robert Geeves and Amber Haigh.
Haigh's great-aunt, Stella Nealon, was one of the witnesses and she testified in court.
She said that Haigh confided in her about having frequent sex with Robert Geeves, and his wife Anne Geeves watched them sometimes.
The frequent sex allegedly began when Haigh moved in with the Geeves in the late 1990s.
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| Amber Haigh and her son |
Court Proceedings
Amber Haigh gave birth to a son in January 2002.
Nealon testified that Haigh was determined to keep the baby, despite Anne Geeves' alleged threats to take the child away.
According to Nealon, Anne Geeves treated Haigh badly and pressured her to relinquish custody of her newborn.
The prosecution argues that the Geeves initially intended to use Haigh as a surrogate mother.
However, after the baby was born, they realized Haigh would never willingly give up her child, prompting them to take more extreme actions.
The Crown's theory is that the Geeves killed Haigh to assume custody of her baby without interference.
Several witnesses have provided damning testimonies against the Geeves.
Nealon described Haigh as increasingly unkempt and malnourished in the months leading up to her disappearance.
She recounted rumors about Robert Geeves allegedly tying up young girls on his property, although she had no first-hand knowledge of these claims.
The court also heard that Haigh disappeared after supposedly being driven to Campbelltown railway station by the Geeves.
On the other hand, the lawyers representing Robert and Anne Geeves argue that the case against their clients relies on faulty evidence and bias within the community.
They argue that local gossip and distaste for Robert Geeves' relationship with a much younger woman fueled mistrust and suspicion.
The defense maintains that the prosecution's case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence and the grievances of biased witnesses.
The trial, presided over by Justice Julia Lonergan, continues in Wagga Wagga.
As new evidence and testimonies emerge, the court seeks to unravel the truth behind Amber Haigh's disappearance and determine the culpability of Robert and Anne Geeves.
The New South Wales (NSW) government has since offered a $1 million reward for information leading to a conviction over her presumed murder.
As the trial progresses, the pursuit of justice for Amber Haigh remains paramount, with the hope that the truth will finally come to light.
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