Father of murdered 17yo Emily Longley reflects on domestic violence awareness 10 years on from her death
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Ten years ago, the murder of Kiwi 17-year-old Emily Longley made headlines around the world.
Tonight, as Emily's family holds a candlelight vigil in her memory, they're reflecting on the impact her story has had on the awareness of domestic violence.
The confronting reality is the statistics haven't changed - and Emily's father, Mark Longley, says it's time to change the message.
A decade on, Emily's murder is still at the forefront of international headlines about shocking stories of violence.
"It just seems like yesterday that she was here - it's just a hard one to fathom," Longley said.