Murder of Eva Lasrini in Melbourne, Australia, and arrest of suspect Allan Keys
Consensus Summary
Eva Lasrini, a 53-year-old woman from Indonesia living in Melbourne, was reported missing on April 3, 2026, after failing to contact her family. Her body was found near Little River Road and the Princes Freeway on April 5, 2026, and Allan Keys, 67, was arrested at Melbourne Airport the same day before boarding an international flight. Keys was charged with her murder and remanded in custody until August 10, 2026. Lasrini had two daughters, Evindra and Vanya, who remained in Indonesia with limited support, prompting a friend to launch a fundraiser for their assistance. Both sources describe Lasrini as a devoted mother and a woman who came to Australia for a better life, though details about her friends and personal habits vary slightly. The Indonesian Consulate is working to expedite visas for her daughters to travel to Australia.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Eva Lasrini, 53, was reported missing on Thursday, April 3, 2026, after failing to contact her family.
- Lasriniās body was found on Saturday, April 5, 2026, near Little River Road and the Princes Freeway in Little River, south-west of Melbourne.
- Allan Keys, 67, was arrested on Friday, April 4, 2026, at Melbourne Airport before boarding an international flight and charged with murder over Lasriniās death.
- Keys appeared in Melbourne Magistratesā Court on Saturday, April 5, 2026, and was remanded in custody to reappear on August 10, 2026.
- Lasrini had two daughters, Evindra and Vanya, who remained in Indonesia with limited support after her death.
- Lasrini came to Australia a few years ago speaking limited English and was eager to integrate into Australian culture.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Lasriniās daughters planned to reunite with her to celebrate their hairdressing business, and one daughter, Adeline, said she was looking forward to doing her motherās hair.
- Lasrini referred to her close-knit circle of friends as the āgangsters,ā and they described her as having a ābeautiful, innocent heartā and always making sure everyone was happy.
- Lasrini escaped abuse in a previous relationship but remained optimistic, often cooking Nasi Goreng for friends and carrying chili in her purse to add to meals.
- Lasriniās friend Marcia Harley said the group of friends would gather for weekly dinners and cooking sessions from different cultures.
- A friend, Gail Porter, started a GoFundMe fundraiser to support Lasriniās daughters, who are navigating their motherās death ācompletely on their ownā with no other family support.
- The Indonesian Consulate-General in Melbourne is working with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Victoria Police to expedite visas for Lasriniās daughters to visit Australia.
- Lasrini wrote in a February 2026 social media post that she was enthusiastic about studying English and improving herself, calling it a āgreat opportunityā given by the Australian government.
- Lasriniās daughters are named Evindra and Vanya (not Adeline, as mentioned in THEAGE).
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Age refers to one of Lasriniās daughters as Adeline, while ABC names her Evindra and Vanya.
- The Age describes Lasriniās friend group as including a man named Brett Harley, but ABC does not mention him.
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