Teresa Cormack was born on June 18, 1981, in Napier, New Zealand. She was the eldest daughter of Kelly Piggot and Ross Cormack, and she had a younger sister named Sara. Teresa was just a normal, happy six-year-old girl, full of life and innocence.
Tragically, on the day after her sixth birthday, Teresa's life was cut short in a horrific act of violence. She left her home to walk to school but never made it there. It was later revealed that she had taken a different route than usual, venturing further from home.
As news of Teresa's disappearance spread, the community of Napier was filled with shock and grief. Police launched an intensive search effort to find her, but it was to no avail. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but Teresa remained missing.
It wasn't until over a decade later that a breakthrough came in Teresa's case. DNA evidence linked a man named Jules Mikus to the crime, and he was eventually convicted of her assault and murder. The closure provided some solace to Teresa's family and the community who had been haunted by her unsolved case for so many years.
Teresa Cormack's tragic story has left a lasting impact on those who knew her and those who only heard of her through the media. Playwright Paul Rothwell was inspired by her case to write a play titled Golden Boys, bringing attention to the senseless violence that took Teresa's life.
Although Teresa's life was cut short, her memory lives on in the hearts of her family and all who were touched by her story. She will forever be remembered as a vibrant young girl whose life was taken too soon.
Teresa Cormack may have been just a child, but her legacy will endure for generations to come.