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Family raises suspicions over circumstances of woman's 2017 death

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Family say they are suspicious of the story, told by her then-boyfriend, about Hayley McClenahan's 2017 death. Max Spencer claims she died after hitting her head on a coffee table, but family members noted a pattern of violence.

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  • Max Spencer claimed he tried to break Hayley McLenahan-Ernst's fall when she hit her head.
  • Discrepancies were noted in Spencer's statements about how long he waited before seeking help. 21s
  • Family members testified about a history of threats and violence by Spencer towards Hayley and her family. 39s
  • Spencer was arrested for breaching an AVO, not for Hayley's death, which police consider suspicious. 59s
  • The family raised concerns about the police investigation, including unexamined evidence and uncontacted witnesses. 1m 35s
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