The brother of a woman killed by her evil ex-partner who poured petrol on their three children has opened up about his ‘beautiful sister’ in an emotional interview.
Hannah Clarke was burnt alive along with her three children after her abusive husband, Rowan Charles Baxter, set their car alight on the school run in Brisbane on Wednesday morning.
The 31-year-old suffered burns to 97 per cent of her body – with only the soles of one foot left untouched.
Her brother Nathaniel, parents Lloyd and Suzanne sat down with A Current Affair just two days after Hannah and her children were cruelly taken away.
Hannah Clarke was burnt alive along with her three children after her abusive husband, Rowan Charles Baxter, set their car alight on the school run in Brisbane on Wednesday morning
The 31-year-old suffered burns to 97 per cent of her body – with only the soles of one foot left untouched. Hannah’s brother Nathaniel is pictured with her footprint
The family said they are finding strength within each other and hope the tragic loss of lives will not be in vain.
Nathaniel spoke of his plans to launch a campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and help victims of domestic violence.
‘So my sister was so badly burnt that the only thing they could do for like a memorabilia of her was a footprint,’ he explained.
‘Because the soles of her feet were only part of her body that weren’t burnt. They couldn’t even get a hand print or anything from her.
‘So we are wanting the symbol of her foot somehow to be a symbol for her and her legacy.’
In a massacre which rocked Australia, Baxter attacked his family in Camp Hill, after putting his wife through years of emotional, sexual and financial abuse.
Hannah’s brother Nathaniel (pictured) spoke of his plans to launch a campaign to raise awareness and help victims of domestic violence
Hannah Clarke is pictured with daughters Aaliyah and Laianah
Despite heroic attempts by passersby, their children Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4, and Trey, 3, all died at the scene.
Their mother died in hospital on Wednesday evening.
During the interview, Hannah’s father Lloyd suggested the charity could be called ‘Small Steps For Hannah’.
‘Something has come to me then. With the footprint, I really think I want small steps,’ he said.
‘We know it’s going to happen overnight. Maybe something like small steps for Hannah.’
Lloyd Clarke (pictured, left) alongside his wife Suzanne (centre) and son Nat (right) suggested the charity could be called ‘Small Steps For Hannah’
The shocking murder-suicide that has left Australia reeling unfolded just metres from the home of Ms Clarke’s parents on Raven Street, Camp Hill, as she drove her children to school
Nat called for more attention to be given to the signs of domestic abuse – saying his sister was ‘manipulated’ and ‘controlled’ by her husband.
‘Not all domestic abuse is physical,’ he said.
‘Mental is probably one of the hardest ones to pick up on.
‘I just want everyone to know how much of a beautiful person my sister was.
‘How great her kids were. That this such a tragic event that, yeah, I hope future people don’t have to go through.’
Hannah (pictured, left) with her mother Suzanne Clarke
A shrine grows at the scene where Hannah and her three kids were doused in fuel and set alight, while one person leaves a poignant sign about domestic violence
Nat also paid tribute to Hannah in an emotional Facebook post on Thursday.
‘RIP you beautiful souls. Yesterday day I had my sister, nephew and two nieces taken from me in the worst way possible by a heartless monster they called their dad,’ he wrote.
‘I’m am now trying to help raise awareness about #violenceagainstwomen as monsters like this get away with this to often.
‘I am also trying to raise money for my mum and dad who have given ever little thing they own to help my sister try and get away from this monster.’
A fundraiser created by Nat’s wife on Facebook has raised more than $150,000 in two days.