Woman found dead in Neerim South
 Baw Baw News   By // 23:24, Sunday 3 March 2019

Homicide squad detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead at a Neerim South residence last night.

Emergency services were called to the Wagners Road property at about 7pm.

“A 74-year-old deceased woman was located at the scene,” a police spokesperson said in a media release.


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“An 83-year-old man was also found in the premises suffering non-life threatening injuries.

“He was taken to hospital where he remains [under] police guard.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established but the death is being treated as suspicious.

“At this early stage in the investigation, detectives are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.


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“Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.”

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who died.

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