Police and Salvation Army missed chance to help bikie’s partner who is now feared dead, Queensland inquest hears
Tina Greer went missing in 2012 having previously attempted to leave Lesley Sharman due to domestic violence incidents
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Police and a rehabilitation facility had opportunities to support a woman who feared for her safety at the hands of her bikie boyfriend but did not take action, a coroner has been told.
Tina Greer went to visit Lesley Grumpy" Sharman on his Gold Coast hinterland property in January 2012 after telling others the relationship was over.
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