THE MURDER OF Australian bride-to-be Stephanie Scott has seen an outpouring of grief and support across the country.
Stephanie, a teacher, was due to marry her fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley today.
But she disappeared in New South Wales on Easter Sunday, and within days a man named Vincent Stanford was arrested by police. Stanford is a cleaner at the school where Stephanie worked.
He was later charged with murder.
Stephanie’s car was found abandoned in a field on Thursday.
Yesterday, police confirmed that Stephanie’s body had been found five metres from the road in Cocopaara National Park.
Tributes
People have been paying tribute to Stephanie Scott in a number of ways on social media.
Firstly, through the hashtag #putyourdressout, which sees brides sharing their wedding photos:
They have also been wearing yellow to remember Scott on what would have been her wedding day.
This was inspired by Australian Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson, who said on Instagram:
If you’re getting married tomorrow or simply attending a wedding as a guest, why not wear a touch of yellow in memory of Stephanie. And if you can, spread the word… It’s the very least this beautiful, committed young teacher deserved.
Stephanie’s family gathered to release yellow balloons during an event in her memory today:
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