Qld: Tributes for young slain mother

AAP General News (Australia)
04-01-2010
Qld: Tributes for young slain mother

BRISBANE, April 1 AAP - Police have questioned a man as tributes flow in for a young
woman brutally murdered in Brisbane's south.

Bianca Girven died in hospital after she was assaulted on Mt Gravatt Outlook Drive
in Mt Gravatt around midnight (AEST) on Tuesday.

Police have questioned a man over the 22-year-old's death, but no charges have been laid.

Community organisation Micah Projects said Ms Girven was actively involved in a group
for young mothers.

"Bianca Girven was a vibrant young woman, full of spirit and energy. She was actively
involved in the community and passionate about addressing issues affecting young women
and young parenting woman," the group's coordinator Karyn Walsh said in a statement.

"She will be greatly missed by her peers involved in the Young Mothers for Young Women
network and other community organisations.

"She was a wonderful mother, a loyal and caring friend and a beautiful person both
inside and out."

Ms Girven leaves behind a baby boy.

Police are appealing to members of the public or the driver of a white van seen in
the area at the time of the attack, to contact them.

They are also appealing to the owner or driver of a late model Holden or Ford utility
described as being sporty, lowered and dark in colour, to contact them.

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