Murdered woman's pregnant sister runs marathon in her honour

Running the Brighton marathon was extremely emotional for Eleanor Mangion Walker’s older sister, but the six-months pregnant woman was determined to see it through. Melissa Gaul ran the marathon earlier this month as a tribute to her sister, in a bid to help raise funds for the lawyer’s fees, ensuring that the interests of Ms Mangion Walker’s daughter are well represented. Ms Mangion Walker’s body was found in a Qormi warehouse in July of last year. Her estranged husband has been arraigned and is pleading not guilty to murder. In a blog called Justice for Eleanor, Ms Gaul points out she will not disclose details about the ongoing investigation. The family, she added, had hired one of Malta’s top criminal lawyers to help get justice for “our Eleanor”. Running the marathon was “extremely emotional” for Ms Gaul, especially because she knew that it will never bring her sister back. Asked what kept her going all the way to the finish line, Ms Gaul told this newspaper: “I just kept thinking how lucky I am to have the choice and ability to do this to help my family. READ: Justice fund set up for murdered Eleanor Mangion Walker “Some people don’t have the luxury of these choices –...