Following new clues about the Claremont serial killer in recent months, Sarah Spiers' parents have released a heartbreaking statement to mark 20 years since their daughter's disappearance.
Ms Spiers vanished after she left a nightclub on January 27, 1996.
The 18-year-old's disappearance has been linked to a suspected serial killer who abducted and murdered two Perth women in the year after she was reported missing.
"Time has not healed our loss, even after 20 years. Words are inadequate to describe our personal loss and heartbreak," the statement read.
"It's hard not to wonder what Sarah's life, and ours, could have been had she not been taken from us.
"She was so full of life and had a great love of family.
"We want to thank our family and friends for their ongoing support. We also want to thank the police for their support and for keeping us well informed about the investigation."
The family also thanked police for the ongoing investigation into Ms Spiers' disappearance, and the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon, who were abducted from Claremont in 1996 and 1997 respectively.
"We retain confidence in the Macro Investigation Team to solve this case," Don and Carol Spiers said.
"We have been disappointed in some media coverage on occasion in the past, and in particular reports that have potentially misled public thinking and therefore jeopardised the ongoing investigation.
"We understand the media's interest at this time but ask that you please respect our privacy."
