Forensic scientist John Kelleher dies at 69 after cancer diagnosis

John Kelleher, a renowned forensic scientist for Victoria Police, died peacefully at age 69 on Monday after being recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Following media coverage, his denied claim for work-related injury was reversed, creating a precedent for colleagues. Kelleher, who attended over 7,000 scenes, is remembered as a dedicated and invaluable member of the force.

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