Pictured: Glamorous teenager allegedly killed by her boyfriend at his parents’ home – as police scuffle with accused after finding him waiting for them outside house
- Emerald Wardle, 18, and Jordan Brodie Miller, 20, were in a new relationship
- On Saturday, Miller was charged with his girlfriend’s murder in Maitland, NSW
- Miller has since been arrested and charged with Ms Wardle’s tragic murder
A glamorous teenager who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend has been identified.
Jordan Brodie Miller, 20, is accused of killing his girlfriend Emerald Wardle, 18, at his parents’ home in Maitland, a NSW town on Saturday morning.
He was arrested at 1.30am and has been charged with murder.
Emerald Wardle, 18, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend Jordan Brodie Miller, 20, at his parent’s home
Police arrived at the property about 1.30am where they allegedly saw Miller standing outside and unarmed.
An altercation allegedly ensued between Miller and police before he was arrested.
Following his arrest, police entered the home where they found Ms Wardle’s dead body.
Homicide detectives are investigating Ms Wardle’s horrific death and believe she may have been strangled.
The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Miller was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with Ms Miller’s murder.
He was refused bail and is due to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Sunday.
Emerald is the 32nd Australian woman tragically lost to murder or manslaughter in 2020.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
Homicide detectives are investigating Ms Wardle’s (pictured) horrific death and believe she may have been strangled