[1][2][3][4][5][6] Spinks was a swimming instructor and lifeguard but had been working as a warehouse operative at the time of her death.

[2] Initially it was thought she had been kicked by the horse, but paramedics realised she had been attacked and called police.

[2] A post-mortem examination determined that Spinks died from a stab wound that severed an artery and her spine.

[6] A sergeant and two constables were served with misconduct orders over the steps they took after discovering a bag of weapons which included a hammer, an axe and knives in May 2021 near the site where Spinks was eventually stabbed.

[6] Her family has campaigned for "Gracie's law", which would increase funding for investigating stalking cases.