Emmy Wardle’s last photo shared by mother after Jordan Miller sentenced for NSW Hunter Valley murder
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Mom reveals heartbreaking last photo of teenage daughter before she was murdered by psychotic boyfriend in LSD and cannabis rage – and why it was one of the proudest moments of her life
- Emerald Wardle murdered in 2020 by boyfriend who thought she was a demon
- Her mom shared Emmy’s last photo taken three days before she was strangled
- Jordan Miller Claimed Psychotic Disorder Caused by Temporary Effects of LSD
- He was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a non-parole period of 13 years
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The ‘broken’ mother of a teenage girl who was strangled by her boyfriend into drug-fueled psychosis has shared her heartbreaking latest photo of her tragic daughter.
Tania Simshauser has released a photo of Emerald ‘Emmy’ Wardle, 18, taken three days before Jordan Miller brutally murdered her at their Hunter Valley home in NSW in a psychotic episode brought on by his LSD and cannabis addiction.
The candid image shows Ms Wardle proudly next to her car moments after getting her P-plates.
It would be the last day that Mrs. Simhauser would see her “best friend” daughter alive.
The ‘broken’ mother of a teenage girl strangled by her boyfriend in drug-fuelled psychosis has shared her heartbreaking latest photo (Pictured, Emerald ‘Emmy’ Wardle three days before her death)
Miller violently assaulted Ms Wardle, his two-year-old partner, on June 20, 2020, fearing she was “a life-sucking demon” who had cursed him
Ms Simhauser said that in the months before her death, her daughter had “grown into herself” and was “excited and very happy” about the life ahead.
The mother — who says she’s “still broken” by her loss — praised her daughter’s unique spirit, which she says often caught her eye from people of all genders and ages who “stop and look at her.”
Despite her young age, Mrs. Wardle had “an aura” about her, her mother said.
Her great-aunt Jeanette Petrie added that the quality was Emmy’s inner “warmth” that surpassed even her beauty.
The ‘still broken’ mother also praised her daughter’s unique spirit, which often caused people of all genders and ages to ‘stop and look’ at Emmy.
Tania Simshauser (left) considered her daughter Emmy Wardle (right) her ‘best friend’ and said she doesn’t believe Miller has any regrets
“Her physical beauty was the first thing you saw because she’s just a gorgeous woman, but it definitely took second place because once her warmth radiated into the room, it at least matched the physical,” she said. Mrs. Petrie.
Miller violently assaulted Ms Wardle, his two-year-old partner, on June 20, 2020, believing she was “a life-sucking demon” who had cursed him.
Miller, who was 20 at the time, admitted to strangling Mrs. Wardle but pleaded not guilty to her murder, claiming he was in a psychotic state, had no intention of harming her and could not be held criminally responsible. held.
A jury deliberated 12 hours after a two-week trial in June before Miller was found guilty of murder, dismissing his claims that the murder was caused by an underlying form of undiagnosed schizophrenia.
Ms Simhauser said she doubts Miller’s remorse for the murder, in the house they shared in Metford near Maitland, because he still “doesn’t regret it.”
Jeanette Petrie, Mrs Wardle’s great-aunt, said Emmy’s inner “warmth” surpassed her beauty
Having hidden his drug use from those around him, Miller took an estimated 30 LSD trips in the years before he developed the psychosis.
Crown Prosecutor Lee Carr SC had argued that Miller’s drug use and lack of any early signs of psychotic illness indicated that the murder was drug-induced, implying that Miller was guilty of murder because it was his choice to use drugs.
He was sentenced this week to 20 years in prison with a 13-year unconditional period, meaning he could be free in 11 years, taking into account the time he has already served.