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Three Domestic-Violence-Related Murders Shock New South Wales Over One Weekend
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The Weekend’s Fatal Incidents
On Saturday, 19 September 2026, three separate domestic-violence incidents resulted in the deaths of women in New South Wales.
- Bondi Beach, Sydney (? 5:15 p.m.) – A 90-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to her torso in a unit on Chambers Avenue. She died at the scene. Sergei Mitnik, her 47-year-old grandson, was arrested at the property, charged with domestic-violence-related murder and denied bail. He is scheduled to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on 24 September.
- Wagga Wagga, Riverina (? 11:45 a.m.) – A 23-year-old woman was discovered stabbed to death in a home on Ziegler Avenue, Kooringal. Adam Mark Perrim, a 31-year-old man who was in a domestic relationship with the victim, was arrested later that day and charged with murder. He is due in court on 18 November.
- Mole River, Northern Tablelands (? 9:35 p.m.) – Police responded to a domestic-violence call at a property on Ironbark Road. A 37-year-old man entered, attempted to steal a vehicle and assaulted a 74-year-old male resident. After his arrest, officers searched the neighbouring house, finding the body of a 70-year-old woman in a fire-damaged home. The suspect was charged with murder and is to appear before the Bail Division Local Court on 21 September.
Key Figures Charged
- Sergei Mitnik – 47, charged with murder of his 90-year-old grandmother. His defence lawyer, Javid Faiz, cited cancelled psychologist appointments and the weight-loss drug Ozempic as factors affecting his client’s mental state.
- Adam Mark Perrim – 31, charged with murder of his 23-year-old partner.
- Unnamed 37-year-old man – charged with murder of the 70-year-old woman; police allege he knew the victim.
Data & Statistics
- Three women of ages 90, 23 and 70 were killed in separate domestic-violence-related incidents within 24 hours.
- The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that a woman was killed by an intimate partner every 11 days in 2024-25.
Official Statements & Responses
- Premier Chris Minns expressed “shocking” grief, saying his thoughts are with the families and communities of the victims.
- Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis described the loss of three women in one day as “absolutely tragic” and affirmed the government’s serious commitment to domestic-violence prevention.
- Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore confirmed that Mitnik did not reside at the Bondi Beach unit and that a knife from the complex was allegedly used in the attack.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The community is very concerned of hearing of this tragic event,” — Mayor Bronwyn Petrie, Tenterfield mayor
- “This demonstrates the needs of having our police numbers returned to full complement,” — Mayor Bronwyn Petrie, Tenterfield mayor
What’s Next
- Sergei Mitnik will appear in court on 24 September.
- The 37-year-old suspect from Mole River is scheduled for a bail hearing on 21 September.
- Adam Mark Perrim is set to appear in court on 18 November.
These proceedings will determine the legal outcomes for the three accused men and may influence ongoing policy discussions about domestic-violence prevention in New South Wales.