I don't know the lapthornes but feel for them so deeply, My daughter is 21 and backpacking now. Britts family has shown such remarkable dignity during the worst nightmare they could live through. My sincere condolences to the family and know that Britt truly flies with the angels now

My heart goes out to Brit's loving Mum, Dad and Brother. My heart breaks for you, My 3 children also send their love and thoughts to you. The love you shared as a family is obvious for all to see. We will never forget Brit's beautiful smile and hopefully you will get some answers in the near future. There is nothing anyone can say to make you feel any better, just know that there are many people that care.

I don't even know Britt or her family but this tragic loss has touched me and my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I have so much admiration for your courage as you search for the truth behind this tragic loss of a beautiful life. With all our love... The williams family.

To The Lapthorne family.There are no words to comfort you or take away your excruciating pain and heartache over the terrible and tragic loss of your beautiful Britt. There are some things in life that we will never understand and this is one of them.To lose Britt under such terrible circumstances must be absolutely undescribably hard and most difficult to cope with.Such grief you must be feeling and the pain must be overwhelming. Most Australians are compassionate and cry and grieve for you during this time. My only hope now is that somehow justice will be done to those barbarians responsible.Best Wishes to you all.I wish I could take your pain away.Michele Chole.

To the Lapthorne family & friends.... I prayed and hoped for you to find Britt well, everyday i saw you on TV i thought how courageous you all were given the circumstances you faced while in Dubrovnik. This story has touched not only my heart but that of many others, in saying i could only wish you all the very best and this awful time. You have shown great strength that has truely moved me. May Britt rest in peace and know that all Australians are right there with you not just for now but always...Love & peace to you all..xx

A pretty young Aussie girl On a holiday in a foreign country Britt Lapthorne,she was ment to return After the holiday of a life time To her native country Australia Where her loving family awaited This very sadly,is not what happened She died,so tragically in Croatia At the hands of a brutal killer She never got a chance To say her final farewells To the people who loved her A family left totally devastated Their angel is now in Heaven How could this happen to their daughter She was so young,so beautiful,so clever A girl who had her whole life infront of her Untill she fell into the hands of a killer We can only hope justice will be done May you sleep in peace sweet girl May your killer get what he deserves A one way ticket to the place we call Hell Only the very very good die young Their legacy always remains Whatever their age Forever and eternity.... REST IN PEACE Britt Lapthorne Died age 21 yrs FOREVER YOUNG...... Kath Mc May your spirit Soar Britt.......................

To the Lapthorne family. I know it must be a very difficult time for you all. But I do know that Britt will help you overcome your greiving for she is the angel watching over you to help you get through this tuff time. And I hope and pray you get the answers your looking for. God Bless you

To the Lapthorne Family at this sorrowful time, may your love for your Britty strengthen your every moment without her in your daily lives. May you be aware that she is near and watching over you all. I'm so sorry this senseless tragedy has happened to you and even more so that I couldn't make it better in some small way. Thank you for your amazing support too. So selfless at a delicate time. Bless you all in every way and may Britt's light shine on for always. Blessed be. )o(

My deepest sympathy to the Lapthorne family. Britt looked such a beautiful girl, full of life. I prayed she would be found safe, and have been so sad to learn of her fate. I like your family sent all my children off to see the world and was fortunate that they returned ok. However, it does make you wonder how fortunate to not have to have gone through the nightmare this must be for your family. Be proud of how you brought Britt up to be the wonderful girl she was, treasure all the wonderful memories you have. My love and prayers are with you everyday. Wendy

She was a beautiful aussie girl and we all weep for her.

I DO WISH I COULD HELP YOU. MY OWN EXPERIENCE ..... DIFFERENT TO YOURS OF COURSE .... TAUGHT ME THAT ONE DOES NOT RECOVER FROM THE EMOTIONAL PAIN ..... ONE MUST TRY TO GET ON TOP OF THIS . .....WITHOUT MEANING TO BE PRESCRIPTIVE........ TRY NOT TO GO INTO THE "IF ONLY" OR RELATED AREAS...... IT REALLY DOES NOT HELP. INSTEAD EMBRACE THE HAPPY MEMORIES AND YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER. ..... ONE DAY, YOU WILL, I HOPE , SMILE BETWEEN THE TEARS. MY VERY BEST WISHES TO A VERY BRAVE FAMILY. B.

May you feel Britts bright presence evermore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I do not know Brit, but think of her & her lovely family daily, as Brit represents the young, fun, happy, adventurous souls that we should be. I once put my back pack on and travelled alone in Europe - Brit reminds me of me - full of life, spirit & eager to learn about her world. I am so touched by your loss and will remember Brit forever as one of Australia's biggest losses. May you find comfort in knowing that Australia grieve with you x

we all send our prayers to you in your time of need and truly hope that you find the answers you so desperatly need and deserve this is a truly horrific thing to go through and as a mother a can't even begin to amagain how you are feeling i truly hope you get your answers my family and i wish you all the strenth in the world rest in peace brit

I was shocked to see Elke on television talking about her missing daughter Britt. I used to work with Elke at Red Robin almost 12 years ago. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family throughout this horrible ordeal. I was on the internet everyday waiting to hear any news or new developments on Britt's disappearance. I cried with you and was so saddened to hear the outcome. I hope you all find the strength to get through this. I send all my love to you all and may Britt rest in peace.

I am finding really hard to get over this horrifying story. Wish this was just a story or a bad dream!! I do not know Britt or the Lapthorne family but I am so disturbed after this very very horrifying story that I have been crying everyday and even while writing this msg, I cannot stop my tears. Its extremely heartbreaking. When I do my prayers in the morning, I do pray for Britt that she should rest in peace. God will now take care of her. Britt seemed to be such a happy person with a very smiling face. Why should anyone do this to her or why should this happen to her? Its very painful for the Lapthorne family and for every single person in Australia or overseas who has been emotionally attached to this whole story. Dear Dale, Elka, Darren, Please be strong. Britt would be very unhappy to see you devastated and broken. I know its very difficult for you. May god give you the courage and strength to get through the miserable and very painful times of your lives. May god give you peace of mind

To the family and friends of britt, wishing you all the best in this horrible time. i have 2 daughters oversea's at the moment, i cannot imagine what it is like to have them gone out of my live. My thoughts are with you every day. britt a beatiful angel rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Life is a mystery to many, we often question why terrible things happen to those we admire and love, they didnt do anything to harm anybody! when you hear about britt's death or any other victims of the same situation, your heart breaks! then you learn that Britt and all the other victims, leave us with more life lessons, those lessons are we should always remember not to take our life or our loved one's for granted, because we will never know what life has in store for all of us. love and peace to you Britt and family- May god bring peace and comfort into your family's life forever more x

I can say rest in peace Britt, but l know you will not rest for a minute as you will be far to busy to rest, there is just soooo much you can do in the high place and you know that you are safe now and no one can do wrong to you. Hey, just remember to take a look down here from time to time. There are soooooo many people who have you in their much hurting hearts. Cheers smiley!

I wish to express my deepest sympathy for Britt & her family...life is simply no fair. My continual thoughts are for Britt and the Lapthorns. I, as a totally stranger, am deeply effected by this terrible trauma. May the utmost be done to prevail the ever so needed answers that this grieving family yearn for. Forever in my thoughts

To Mr and Mrs Lapthorne and Darren, I hope it helps in some little way to know that the whole of Australia is grieving with you. I have read and cried everyday for your daughter and sister and for the undeniable and natural love you share as a family. I have been touched by your courage in dealing with the media and your unwavering faith in Britt. May she rest in peace. It takes true guts to do what you did as a family and face the truth with courage. I am hoping for some very real answers when she comes home. Australia is a beautiful country, Australians are beautiful people and you are exactly the kind of family we are proud to call ours. You have won my respect and you have done Britt proud. God Bless all of you and your extended family and friends.

Lara

17 years ago

I am so sorry and feel so sad that this could happen to such a lovely young woman! I did not know Britt but from all the pictures, stories from friends and family she seemed like such a wonderful person who did not deserve this to happen to her! To family and friends of Britt my thoughts are with you during this time!

Jill Quirk

17 years ago

Thinking of the Lapthorne family especially today as the memorial service is held at 1.00pm As a backpacker of the 1970s briefly in what was then Yugoslavia I feel solidarity with Britt and other young travelers. I understand the enormous loss and how the family must feel ripped asunder. All my sympathy to this brave family.

To The Lapthorne Family.. My deepest thoughts are with you during this time of need, May Britt find Happiness and Joy in a better place. From the pictures i have seen, Britt looked like an amazing person who loved life. I hope you find all the answers to her passing! All my love...

michelle g

17 years ago

To the Lapthorne family, I am so sorry for your loss. Britt was a lucky girl to have had such a caring and loving family and it seems so unfair that she was taken eway from you all. Treasure your memories that you had with her. Take care of one another and look in the sky everynight and Britt will be shining brightly. Michelle. G.

WHY????? This is just sooooooooo unfair. I can't believe there are monsters out there ready to kill and hurt incident people. Where are they? who are they? are we to not let our children see the world? Please do not let any of your children go back packing this is a huge mistake. Dear Lapthorne family , may you keep going, this is what Britt would want. You had a wonderful, happy and caring daughter, you did a great job. May God bless you all in this awful time in your life. carmel, charlie and family xxxxxxx

I have been on the internet every single day since I heard about Britt. My friends and I have all taken the same journey as she did and were lucky enough to arrive back in OZ safely. She was a wonderful person and I hope that the animals that did this are brought to justice. There are so many holes in this investigation. My thoughts are with her family and friends right now. Sending love and peace your way!!

helpers wanted........ got to http://www.blognow.com.au/savethevictims/

please help out with causes like this. this lack of interest in solving crime needs to be stopped. go to http://wwww.blognow.com.au/savethevictims/ all help would be gratefully accepted. may britt rest in peace.

Britt... She has been one the best friends anyone could want.. Having grown up through Primary school then high School together.. she ALWAYS put a smile on your face!! I have truly shared some great moments with her... she will be sadly missed!! I feel gutted that something so horrible could happen to such a beautiful person!! BRITT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS! RIP! XX Love always Christie xx

Like sooooo many people who have been following Britts very sad journey although i didnt know her she has truly captured our hearts! I am absolutely devastated this has happened to such a beautiful person! Life isnt always fair! My heart goes out to her family and friends and i pray everyday that you find your answers ! R.I.P Britt!

To the family and friends of Britt our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this devasting time. We wish you all the best.

Im writing here on behalf of all the Tyree Westinghouse colleagues that worked with Dale so many years ago. Dale our sympathy extendes to you, Olga, Darren and extended family members. You are in our thoughts and prayers - Tyree Gang

I have been moved by this awful story, and cannot believe that something this awful can happen to such a beautiful family. My heart truly goes out to you at this time, and I hope that you all have the strength and courage to pull together and get through this unbelievably awful time in your lives. Be at peace to know that Britt is with God now, and is being looked after. May God Bless you. We are thinking of you

To the family and friends of Britt our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this devasting time. We wish you all the best.

Through Television coverage I have watched and hoped for a safe return for your dauther Britt, Like thousands of Australians I was devasted by the news of Britts death. I hope in the future months you find the answers you deserve. Prays are with you during these dark times

I would like to share my thoughts on this tragedy.... Firstly no father or family should have to lead the investigation into the disappearance of their daughter. What is the Australian government going to do? It is extremely unfortunate to read into people saying that she was drunk, this is an old excuse for the disgusting behaviour of men who act like Neanderthals and is entirely in appropriate. My heart goes out to all the family. All information points to a cover up, what will be the governments official response? The town that is covering up this tragedy to save face over tourism should be boycotted until an Official Investigation is concluded, the hotel owners that allowed this to take place by not acting appropriately should have their licence revoked.

I didn't know Britt, but my heart goes out to her (being in the prime of her life and obviously enjoying every minute) for having her life taken away so suddenly and so young... My heart goes out to her family for only having her for a short time. Where ever you are, Britt, I hope you are peaceful and know there is a lot of love for you and your family here!

May Britt rest in a better place & God Bless Dale, Elke & Family

To all that knew her you were very fortunate to have spent 21 years with such a beautiful and happy person. Hold onto these memories and keep them close in your heart. Britt lived nearby, i never met her ... i wish i had!!! RIP beautiful angel. My deepest sympathies to the Lapthorne family...May you find the strenght to carry on

Terrible news

We read about poor Britt and were moved by her story. We know she will be found. God speed her return. Francine & Peter J.

From what I read in the news I think something bad hapened to her. I hope the truth comes out. RIP.

I have a daughter on gap year now. This is my worst nightmare. My prayers go to her family.

I met Britt travelling then heard in the news she is missing. Dhe was really nice. Blessings to your family.