A woman's harrowing messages to a friend have come to light, detailing the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-partner before her death.
Tatiana Dokhotaru, 34, confided in a friend through texts, describing being strangled, spat on, and attacked by her ex-partner.
Ms Dokhotaru was found dead in her 22nd-floor apartment in southwest Sydney on May 26, 2023. Her ex-boyfriend, Danny Zayat, 30, is on trial for her murder, pleading not guilty.
Ms Dokhotaru's messages reveal a disturbing pattern of abuse before her death.
Author's summary: Woman's texts reveal alleged abuse before murder.