A woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband at home on Boxing Day had hosted Christmas day celebrations at the same property the day before, as police charge him with her murder.
The woman, 59, was found dead at her Langwarrin home in Melbourne‘s south east around 6.30am on Thursday.
Police and paramedics raced to the scene after reportedly receiving a call from the woman’s husband, aged 63, who also lived at the home.
‘Officers arrested a 63-year-old man at the address who is known to the woman,’ Victoria Police said in a statment published just before 5pm on Thursday.
‘The Langwarrin man has been charged with murder and will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.’
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said it seemed as though the woman had suffered multiple stab wounds.
‘It’s still very early and we’re trying to piece it together so we know exactly what the timelines looked like and what exactly has occurred,’ he said, according to 7News.
Detective Inspector Thomas said the couple’s family, including their three adult children, had all gathered at the home the day before to celebrate Christmas.
The woman, 59, was found dead at her Langwarrin home in Melbourne ‘s south east around 6.30am on Thursday (pictured: police at the scene)
Police and paramedics raced to the scene after reportedly receiving a call from the woman’s husband, aged 63, who also lived at the home. He has now been charged with murder (pictured: the property is cordoned off with police tape)
‘The family of the victim have been spoken to and obviously they’re extremely upset we’re here on Boxing Day,” he said.
‘They’re very, very upset and distraught. Here we have what appears to be a family violence-type incident.
‘One death is too many. Victoria Police is doing everything we can to try and reduce the incident of family violence and violence against women.’
A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
