Survivor of horror Adelaide real estate stabbing speaks out
A woman who survived a random stabbing attack at an Adelaide real estate office says she is more determined to "love harder with every breath" after the horror incident that claimed her colleague's life.
Susan Scardigno, 50, suffered serious injuries after she was stabbed alongside her colleague Julie Seed, 38, during an alleged random attack at Plympton last week.
Seed died at the scene.
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Susan Scardigno and Julie Seed. Facebook
Scardigno was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery for her injuries.
The attack was allegedly carried out by Shaun Michaels Dunk, who had been released from psychiatric care two days earlier.
Dunk was allegedly armed with a hammer and knife during the attack and had been wandering nearby streets before the incident.
The 30- year-old has been charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder.
He faced court last week and was remanded to mental health care in custody.
Scardigno made her first statement after the incident and since she was released from hospital on Tuesday.
Shaun Michaels Dunk, 30, was allegedly armed with a hammer and a knife during an attack on Julie Seed and Julie Seed. 9News
She called for support for Seed's family, her family and the emergency responders who attended.
"I've come to learn that people surrounding those in tragic circumstances are the ones that suffer the most, so please if you are willing to help, rally around them with support and love," she said.
She had a poignant message for the alleged attacker.
"To the coward who did this, I would like you to know that you achieved nothing. Julie may not be with us physically any more, but you didn't snuff out her light, you only made it shine brighter," Scardigno said.
"Now everyone knows what an amazing human she was, kind, loving and with the ability to see the beauty in the smallest things.
"Julie viewed the world and everything in it in a way few people take the time to, and now it bares as a reminder for everyone else to do the same."
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Julie Seed, 38, has been identified as the victim of an alleged stabbing murder at a Plympton real estate office in Adelaide on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. SA Police
Although she was also a victim of the horror attack, she vowed to continue pushing through the ramifications of the traumatic day.
"As for me, you only made me more determined than ever to create change and love harder with every breath and every second you tried to rob me of. I didn't lie down then and I'm not about to now," she said.
She thanked everyone for their messages and actions of support.
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