The family of Emma Bates learned that the alleged assailant will not face murder charges due to inconclusive autopsy results.

Emma Bates, who was a type 1 diabetic and used a mobility scooter, was found dead at her home on the NSW-Victoria border.

Bates, remembered for her big heart and pride as an aunt to 17, is the 26th woman to die under violent circumstances in Australia in the current year.

John Torney, the man accused of assaulting Bates, faces various charges and will appear in court.

Police have highlighted the importance of seeking help for those affected by sexual assault or domestic violence.

The case is complicated by Torney's previous acquittal for the murder of a toddler in 2015 and the autopsy's failure to definitively link Bates' injuries to her death, leaving the family in search of justice.