By: Erin Pearson, Cameron Houston, Marta Pascual Juanola, Chris Vedelago
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by armed police on Monday morning at a rural property near the Victoria-NSW border after more than seven months on the run.
Marta Pascual Juanola is a crime reporter at The Age. She covers a range of topics including crime and justice, legal reform, and health and wellness, with a particular focus on regional interest and world news. Marta's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Stuff, MSN, Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Post, Australian Doctor, and KUNM-FM.
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Marta's focus on crime and breaking news, particularly in Melbourne, suggests she is interested in ongoing developments related to local criminal activities. Pitches should aim to provide unique insights or access to individuals involved in evolving crime stories within the Melbourne area.
Given her coverage of evolving stories and breaking news, Marta may be open to receiving pitches that offer exclusive interviews with key figures tied to ongoing criminal investigations or events. Providing access or perspectives not available elsewhere could increase the likelihood of a successful pitch.
While Marta seems focused on local crime stories, it’s important for potential sources reaching out from outside Australia, Victoria, or Melbourne to clearly establish relevance when pitching their expertise on topics like gangland activities and violence.
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