Lisa Anne Silson pleads not guilty to domestic violence murder of Mark Akers

ABC News Australia · Jess Scully · 2026-11-06 03:47 UTC

Mark Akers was found dead on the side of the Newell Highway in June last year. The woman charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty.

In June 2025, Mark Akers was travelling from Brisbane to Melbourne before his body was found beside the Newell Highway near Jerilderie.

Lisa Anne Silson has now pleaded not guilty to domestic violence-related murder.

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