if(document.links[t].hasAttribute('onClick') == false) { Melissa Caddicks husband Anthony Koletti speaks for the first time. The Manatee County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to declare a state of emergency due to the liner tear at the phosphorous stack at the former phosphate plant on Piney Point. func(); But regardless of speculation, one hypothesis rises above the rest for her husband, Anthony Koletti. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Watch the episode on 7plus or YouTube. Speaking to Hit NSW Breakfast, Jodie, said she was a long time friend of Ms Caddick and wanted to air her thoughts after watching Sunday night's bombshell 7 Spotlight interview with Anthony Koletti. Sarasota Police are investigating after one person died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening. window.dm.AjaxEvent = function(et, d, ssid, ad){ /* ]]> */ 32K views, 66 likes, 2 loves, 656 comments, 21 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 7NEWS Spotlight: The real story about what happened to Melissa Caddick - told by her husband. Anthony Koletti has posed a bold theory about what happened to his wife, including that she may have been murdered. In July a court was told her assets should not be sold off until it could be confirmed she was dead. Watch 7NEWS Spotlight The Vanishing at 7pm, Sunday October 17 on Channel 7 and 7Plus. Eleven months after she went missing, police are no closer to cracking the mystery of Melissa Caddick. external_links_in_new_windows_load(external_links_in_new_windows_loop); 'gtm.start': function external_links_in_new_windows_loop() { Riley repeatedly asks Koletti to tell him the whole story, believing he is withholding vital information, and later disputes an on-camera breakdown. display: none !important; He has lost his wife. Three months later, on February 21, campers found the Sydney businesswomans decomposed foot washed up on a beach 400km south of Sydney. If it came out, if the police came to me and said Melissa was murdered, Id be like it makes sense.. When Matthew Ames fell ill in June 2013, he thought he had just come down with the flu. She wasnt the kind of person who would chop off her foot and go AWOL. In almost all cases, the relationship with Melissa Caddick or her family member spanned a period of two or more decades.. A Sucky Investigation, Sign up with your Facebookor Linkedin account, Please select at least one of the following options to continue. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. She wasnt the kind of person who would chop off her foot and go AWOL., I cant keep silent any longer, Kelotti said in an earlier preview. Picture: 7 News Spotlight Ms Caddick swindled members of the public of almost $25 million, including from her closest friends and family. On Friday, assistant commissioner Mick Willing said foul play against Caddick was possible but suicide was more likely. Riley was also bewildered why Koletti described the clothes his wife left the house in, given nobody saw her leave. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. 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'&l=' + l : ''; This decision, along with the thoroughness of the police canvassing of CCTV footage, air and water searches, has also been under the spotlight. // forced 7NEWS Spotlight returns with a bombshell investigation into the disappearance of conwoman Caddick, as her husband Anthony Koletti breaks his silence. // ignored Dania Hammad is a Digital / Broadcast producer and on-air talent. 37 hours after Chumpy died, and with the consent of his family, a doctor successfully removed viable sperm.7NEWS Spotlight reporter Denham Hitchcock spoke with Ellidy, their family and the couples friends, including legendary surfer Mick Fanning, over several months, creating a documentary that delivers a heart-warming and fascinating look at love, loss and miracles. If Im going to end it, its going to be here, her friend recalled Caddick telling her. Jim DeLa is a digital producer at ABC7, writing for the Web and social media. Brendan Mackey is a Morning Anchor for Good Morning Suncoast in Sarasota, Florida. Koletti offered up an early theory that Caddick was camping out at the Meriton in Bondi Junction, a big spot for us in our early years. 7NEWS Spotlight investigates all possible scenarios surrounding Caddick's disappearance, uncovering new leads and presenting new evidence on her foot that washed up on a south coast beach. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. The replies, at times, arent comfortable - his explanations, equally revealing and curious.. display: none !important; s.src = 'https://au-script.dotmetrics.net/door.js?d=' + document.location.host + '&t=other'; h.appendChild(s); change_link = true; Forensic investigator Dr Paola Magni weighs in. The investigation into the disappearance took a sharp turn when her foot, encased in an Asics shoe, washed up on Bournda beach, about 400km south of Sydney, in February 2021. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. Other wild theories claim Caddick may still be alive, and that she cut her own foot off as a ruse. .postid-1764461 .panel-signup { She spent time abroad teaching English and loves to travel whenever she can get away from the newsroom. Melissa Caddicks decomposing foot was found washed up on a NSW beach last week. By late 2020, her friends say Caddick was under extreme financial pressure and on one occasion walked to the Dover Heights cliffs. } The policeman said he was treading sensitively, mindful his wife had just gone missing. [CDATA[ */ Rene Gilmore joined ABC7 in 2018 and is a host. All rights reserved. There's no suggestion Koletti or his family had anything to do with Caddick's fraud. Anthony Albarran is the nightside video editor and media manager for WWSB. } else { "Believe it or not, he [Koletti] is still desperately in love with Melissa," he said. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the h = d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0], Riley told the NSW coroners court Koletti could not accurately recall the last time he saw his wife and gave conflicting versions of events. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. The case of the mysterious disappearance of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick remains open but the NSW police commissioner believes the Sydney woman is dead. Piney Point explainer: What is Phosphogypsum? Anthony Koletti has made a series of claims about his missing wife, who was being investigated by the corporate watchdog for swindling clients before she disappeared. Hes lost his wife, Melissas teenage son has lost his mum, her investors have lost millions of dollars, and her death is shrouded in mystery. I've come from never shedding a tear in my life, to shedding a tear every single day for a year.". 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Facebook The alleged fraud The family of 12-year-old Emma Holmes is thanking everyone who helped get the word out during their search. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS window.dm = window.dm ||{ AjaxData:[]}; Like everyone, Ive been fascinated in the truth behind Melissa Caddicks disappearance from the beginning. Police are still trying to locate the suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza. Deputies in DeSoto County found a man hiding from them in an unusual place. On Friday, assistant commissioner Mick Willing said foul play against Caddick was possible but suicide was more likely. .podcast-banner.show_mobile { I felt it like a lightning bolt through my heart, Mr Koletti told 7 News Spotlight, claiming that he wanted the truth to come out. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. When 2,700 holidaymakers boarded the Ruby Princess on March 8 for a round-tour of New Zealand, what they didnt know was they were walking on to a floating petri dish that, hours before theyd stepped aboard, sick passengers from the previous tour had disembarked.By the time the ship returned to Sydney in the early hours on March 19, the COVID-19 virus had spread rapidly through the ship. About this time she reportedly told her brother Adam: If it all gets too much for me youll find me at The Gap.. No record of Caddick having ever checked into the Meriton exists but its not clear whether police checked Kolettis name or the timeline prior to their wedding. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. But he laid all blame at the feet of the Australian. ( function( w, d, s, l, i ) { document.links[t].setAttribute('onClick', 'javascript:window.open(\''+all_links.href+'\'); return false;'); if(typeof window.DotMetricsObj != 'undefined') {DotMetricsObj.onAjaxDataUpdate();} She is a dog mom, a theatre kid and is always hungry (you don't have to ask). Her teenage son told police that he heard the front door of the home close about 5.30am. } Or if you see her in Publix, stop and say hi! Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. What Koletti knew about that day has been the source of intense scrutiny in the first week of the inquest into Caddicks suspected death. Anthony Koletti and Melissa Caddick in happier times. You can watch Bob's forecasts weekdays at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 7pm, and 11 pm. "I suppose I grieve every day, you know? I know why she died. Federal Court hearings, in which Caddick was unsurprisingly absent, stated she was involved in serious misconduct. Its time for the truth to come out.. Photo / Supplied Her husband and 15-year-old son were left behind when Caddick went missing.. Melissa, we had everything taken from us. Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. An Australian witness to the infamous Westall incident in Melbourne finally breaks their silence about a cover-up. Xavier T. McKnight II is the Senior Producer of WWSB-ABC7. Sydney woman goes to court over $28m view, Activist responds after causing beer boycott. Mike is Discovering the Suncoast, including the weather and the uniqueness of the Suncoast. Stetson Miller joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in February 2023 as a multimedia journalist after working at WTOP, WJZ in Baltimore and WCBD in Charleston, SC. s.async = true; Veteran who died with no family in Florida will be returned to rest in his old Kentucky home. img#wpstats{display:none} Three months later, police confirmed they believe Caddick is dead after campers discovered herdecomposed foot washed up on a NSW beach. "I don't believe that she committed suicide. The body of a Korean War hero who died . It's the first step in liquidating the missing conwoman's assets. var force = ''; j.async = true; I dont think it was an accident, he said in a promotional clip for 7 News Spotlight. The day before, Australian Federal Police and ASIC had surprised Caddick, her husband and her teenage son when they raided her multi-million-dollar home. Each of the investors became an investor following a strong personal recommendation from people they trusted - people who were long-standing friends of Melissa Caddick or her family members. window.onload = function(){ Two luxury cars owned by Melissa Caddick go up for auction next Monday. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. The husband of missing conwoman Melissa Caddick has been asked a blunt question in a bombshell interview to air on Sunday. [CDATA[ Michael Usher and Anthony Koletti visit the beach where Melissas foot washed up. Using someone elses licence and, instead of legitimately investing the money through her company Maliver, the self-appointed financial adviser allegedly funded her own lavish lifestyle and excessive spending on jewellery, designer clothing, sports cars, overseas getaways and multimillion-dollar homes. if(change_link == true) { But is there a chance she could still be alive? He would later write it was unlike any other person I had taken a missing person report from previously. Her husband, Anthony Koletti, claimed that she had been set up and implied murder, though police have dismissed foul play. Shes resourceful, he tells Kyneur. She also is a huge nerd and creates history content on TikTok for over a quarter million followers. 7NEWS Spotlight: The Vanishing will premier this Sunday at 7pm, on Channel 7 and 7plus. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Three months later her decomposed foot was found on a remote beach, 400km away. j = d.createElement( s ), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. |. if (typeof window.onload != 'function'){ Instead, he believes that she was murdered. 16, 2021 at 5:48 AM PDT. You might see her on the ABC7 live desk or on Top Clicks making bad puns. 7NEWS Spotlight returns with a bombshell investigation into the disappearance of conwoman Caddick, as her husband Anthony Koletti breaks his silence. The inconsistencies in Kolettis stories include who found his wifes phone and where it was located. Inquiries continue.. John Scalzi's is ABC7's morning meteorologist. Photo / Supplied The husband of fraudster Melissa Caddick has made a series of bombshell claims about his. Her love for her son, myself, her family, friends was far beyond that.. Holly Harper is excited to be back in Florida! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEczN_8Q380. Yet all passengers were granted permission to come ashore and use any means of travel to return to their homes both in Australia and in many cases, overseas no warnings of the dangers they faced, the peril on board, and the danger they now posed to the wider community.7NEWS investigative reporter Denham Hitchcock presents this explosive investigation into how the Ruby Princess became a breeding ground for the largest cluster of COVID-19 in the country, now spread to every state and territory and other parts of the world.This special originally aired April 5, 2020. Five-time Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart who has been investigating the phenomena for the past two years has led the 7NEWS Spotlight team across the US, amassing never-before-seen compelling evidence and speaking to the key players behind an event that will change the course of history. Various wild theories have emerged about what happened to the conwoman, who was accused of swindling family and friends out of millions through her dodgy financial business, including that she may have chopped off her own foot and faked her disappearance. In a preview released ahead of The Vanishing, to air on Australia's Channel 7 tonight, he told the programme it would make sense to him that Caddick was murdered. He then phoned her best friend and brother Adam Grimley but did not tell them she was missing, to elicit an honest answer. A crime scene was established 19 days after Caddick was reported missing. But is there a chance she could. Police have never suspected Koletti of any wrongdoing and there is no suggestion he had any knowledge of or involvement in Caddick's dodgy dealings. Anthony says he grieves daily, searching for answers as to what happened to his wife. Nerissa Lamison is the Afternoon and Early Evening News Anchor with the WWSB ABC7 News Team. A jury trial has been set for the week of Aug. 14, 2023. Given the circumstances of the disappearance [and] the fact that she left personal belongings behind, weve always considered the possibility that she might have taken her own life, he said. Several Sarasota community members, including the mother of a jailed man, are accusing two Sarasota Police officers of using excessive force during an arrest on Sunday. Her teenage son told police he heard the front door close on November 12 about 5.30am when Ms Caddick left for a run. Koletti told 7 News Spotlight he "can't keep silent any longer" about his belief she did not die by suicide. w[ l ].push( { Six days after Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddicks decaying foot washed up on a New South Wales south coast beach, more human remains have drifted ashore. display: none; The camera pans across boxes on boxes of luxury brands including Dior and Stefano Canturi seized from her safe and to envelopes containing US$4,800 (A$7,100) and others with Hong Kong dollars and UK pounds. Now her husband - the last person to see her alive - speaks. j.src = Has he quite got his head around what is happening? In the footage Koletti leads the officer down into the cellar, proclaiming she hasnt even taken any grog, and after unlocking another door in the four-story house remarks you cant be too careful these days. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. (function() { } 7NEWS Spotlight: The Vanishing premieres 7pm Sunday on Channel 7 and 7plus. (modern). If you have good ideas for topics, reach out! Featuring interviews with the highest echelons of military defence and intelligence officials, leading researchers, scientists and witnesses in America and Australia, this mind-blowing documentary years in the making seeks to answer the most fundamental question there is: are we alone? The grisly find was reportedly a large chunk of stomach flesh, including a bellybutton. Melissa Caddick's decomposing foot was found washed up on a NSW beach last week. var f = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[ 0 ], Updated: Apr. In one version Koletti said he left a Post-it Note beside it with a pair of earrings lying around, not confiscated by Asic investigators. var ignore = 'https://imgix.pedestrian.tv'; Melissa is the station's digital content manager and host of the 'Top Clicks' segment. "Trying to understand Melissa Caddick's personality is confusing.". 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); Melissa Caddick disappeared after leaving her beach-side mansion in the early morning of November 12, 2020 to go for a run. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. WATCH: How This Adopted Fam Spends Mothers Day, 11 Ppl On What Unhinged Stuff Theyd Buy If They Were Billionaires & Huh, Some Ppl Have Empathy, 6 Folks Shared The Fave Memory They Have With Their Mum & Ive Never Heard Anything More Adorb, How To Make Friends In An Uber Pool If Youre An Awkward Little Freak With No Social Skills, Heres How This Aussie Photographer Got Started In The Biz If You Need Some Creative Inspo, Where Did The Idea Of Vampires Come From? You can watch Nerissa weekdays co-anchoring the 4 and 7 pm newscasts. (modern). // console.log('force ' + all_links.href); Suncoast Strong: Sarasota Realtors crowdsourcing to feed frontline workers, Two Floridians picked by Buccaneers in 2023 NFL Draft, De Soto Grand Parade cancelled but celebration continues, Sarasota man convicted of attempted 2018 murder. }. The only thing missing from the $7.5 million Dover Heights home was some Nike-branded activewear. 7 News presenter and journalist Michael Usher asked Mr Koletti whether he killed his wife before the camera pans to Mr Koletti, who was silent. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. } if(force != '' && all_links.href.search(force) != -1) { The body of a Korean War hero who died in Florida will be taken on a 1,000 mile journey from Zephyrhills, Fla to Kentucky. Melissa hails from Kentucky where she worked at the NBC affiliate in Lexington (WLEX.). Linda Carson, Co-Host of Suncoast View, has been at ABC 7 for 26 years. Caddick's decomposed foot washed up on a remote NSW south coast beach in February, three months after she disappeared. But thats just the tip of the iceberg. } Ms Caddick vanished from her multimillion-dollar home in Sydneys east in November last year, two days after the corporate watchdog ASIC raided her property. In late 2012, Caddicks marriage to Tony Caddick dissolved following her affair with Koletti. While it has also been confirmed the 49-year-old could freely roam her home, eat and leave at any stage, Caddicks mother says her daughter wasnt allowed to eat and was seriously distressed throughout. It all came crashing down in the days before her mystery disappearance after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launched an investigation. 7NEWS Spotlights investigation comes after Kelotti made claims that he knew what really happened to Caddick, and claimed that someone got greedy and wanted her dead. LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT: Melissa Caddicks husband addresses chilling rumour about fraudster wife. This is a gift for you, the note allegedly read. Melissa Caddick vanished two days after her home was raided by Australia's corporate authority. function external_links_in_new_windows_load(func) The missing alleged mastermind of the Ponzi scheme stole up to $30m, mostly from friends and family, Jason Downing SC, counsel assisting the coroner, told the inquest. Theories have swirled around the vanishing conwoman - that she was murdered, met with foul play, or cut off her own foot and fled the country. The replies, at times, arent comfortable his explanations, equally revealing and curious.. Police were called to Mollymook at 6.30pm on Friday after remains were discovered by members of the public. All times AEST (GMT +10). // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); He was one of the goofiest people youll ever meet., The lawsuit says the immigrants were targeted and induced to cross state lines under false pretenses. The arrival of the COVID-19 Delta variant has thrown Australias two biggest cities back into lockdown, prompted State borders to slam shut again, and raised even more questions about the glacial pace of the nations vaccine rollout.This 7NEWS Spotlight special examines how the Delta variant found its way here, why so much of Australia has been plunged back into crisis, and the terrible toll it is taking on the health of many Australians, our communities and our economy.Told through the eyes of the people on the frontline the real Australians who are fighting COVID-19 and fighting to survive it this special report includes startling revelations about the failure of the vaccine rollout and first-hand accounts of battling the virus including from NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall.