Huge update in unsolved murder of backpacker who was suffocated with bag & body dumped under palm leaves

COPS have made a massive development in the unsolved murder of German backpacker Simone Strobel. Her former boyfriend Tobias Friedrich Moran, 42, once known as Tobias Suckfuell, has been arrested by homicide detectives in Western Australia. SuppliedSimone’s body was found near a Lismore caravan park in 2005[/caption] NSW/WA PoliceSimone’s former boyfriend Tobias Friedrich Moran was arrested and will be extradited to NSW[/caption] Simone, a kindergarten teacher, was 25 years old when she was suffocated with a pillow or plastic bag in in Lismore in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, in 2005. Moran had been travelling with Simone around Australia before her body was found under fronds less than 100 metres away from the Lismore caravan park where she was last seen on February 11, 2005. The pair had been on a night out together with friends. Six days later, her body was found at a sports ground. READ MORE IN CRIME HORROR ORDEAL Woman saved from '6 day rape ordeal' by throwing notes for help from window SHAM Shamima makes new plea to return to UK claiming she’s ‘voice AGAINST radicalisation’ In a statement, NSW police confirmed Moran had been arrested but did not formally reveal the charges he faces. They said: “Strike Force Howea investigators are continuing to work with their international counterparts, with investigations continuing.” An extradition order was granted by Magistrate Sandra De Maio for Moran to be moved to New South Wales. He is expected to be flown to Sydney on Wednesday and appear before Sydney Downing Centre Local Court the next day. Most read in The Sun CHOPPER TRAGEDY Brit, 22, killed by helicopter blade may have been taking selfie, cops fear OVER AND OUT Schmeichel 'agrees shock Nice transfer' after more than a decade at Leicester MARK SPITE Mark Wright reacts after Love Island's Luca says he's 'punching with Michelle' NEIGH GOOD Tourist furious after Queen’s Guard screams at her – but did she deserve it? ATACK THE BLOKE Emily Atack secretly dating former Big Brother contestant HUNGER PAINS I lost weight on Love Island and barely ate in the villa - the food was s**t Moran’s lawyer Tony Elliott said his client has no previous convictions and he is unaware of any other charges. Simone’s dad Gustl said the family were “totally surprised” by the update. He told German media: “We cannot believe it.” Deputy NSW Coroner Paul McMahon deemed the evidence found in 2007 unable to meet the threshold to recommend charges. Read More on The Sun SCREEN WIPE Warning for all iPhones – you need to clean yours NOW for disgusting reason ENERGY CRISIS Martin Lewis issues urgent advice before bills rise AGAIN He did say he had a “very strong suspicion” Moran was somehow involved. Moran had refused to return to Australia to give evidence at Simone’s inquest, raising concern among police.