A woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband at home on Boxing Day had been hosting Christmas celebrations at the same property the day before when police charged him with murder.
The 59-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Langwarrin in Melbourne’s south-east about 6.30am on Thursday.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after reportedly receiving a call from the woman’s husband, aged 63, who also lived in the house.
“Officers arrested a 63-year-old man at the address known to the woman,” Victoria Police said in a statement released just before 5pm on Thursday.
“The Langwarrin man has been charged with murder and will appear in the Melbourne District Court today.”
Homicide Unit Detective Dean Thomas said it appeared 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 happened,” he said. 7News.
Detective Thomas said the couple’s family, including their three adult children, had all gathered at the house the day before to celebrate Christmas.
The 59-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Langwarrin in Melbourne’s south-east around 6.30am on Thursday (photo: police on scene)
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after reportedly receiving a call from the woman’s husband, aged 63, who also lived in the house. He has now been charged with murder (photo: the building is cordoned off with police tape)
“We have spoken to the victim’s family and they are obviously very upset that we are here on Boxing Day,” he said.
‘They are very upset and distraught. Here we are dealing with what appears to be a domestic violence type incident.
‘One death is too many. Victoria Police is committed to reducing the incidence of domestic violence and violence against women.”
A crime scene has been established as 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 file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.