Rachel Michael was much loved – by her mother. By her sister. She was well liked – particularly at St Pats Community Centre in Fremantle, where her face was familiar.  

She was planning a big celebration for her 40th birthday but she would never see that birthday, or that party because she was murdered in a cruel and callous way. 

Police set about catching her killer, Adam Vidot, in one of the more exceptional pieces of police work in WA in recent years. 

It involved intensive surveillance by real undercover cops, an introduction to a fake crime lord – and the use of a scenario which had previously helped solve one of the most infamous child murders in Australian crime history. 

For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you'd like explored, please get in touch. Email courtintheact@wanews.com.au

Rachel Michael was much loved – by her mother. By her sister. She was well liked – particularly at St Pats Community Centre in Fremantle, where her face was familiar.  
She was planning a big celebration for her 40th birthday but she would never see that birthday, or that party because she was murdered in a cruel and callous way. 
Police set about catching her killer, Adam Vidot, in one of the more exceptional pieces of police work in WA in recent years. 
It involved intensive surveillance by real undercover cops, an introduction to a fake crime lord – and the use of a scenario which had previously helped solve one of the most infamous child murders in Australian crime history. 
For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you'd like explored, please get in touch. Email <a href="mailto:courtintheact@wanews.com.au">courtintheact@wanews.com.au</a>

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