Mystery as woman’s body found

Aisling Brennan

4 November 2024 at 6:08 pm·1-min read

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A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found during a welfare check in far north Queensland.

Emergency services were called to a unit on Chandler St, Garbutt, in Townsville, to perform a welfare check about 1.45pm on Monday.

Queensland Police discovered the body of a 47-year-old woman at the home.

A crime scene was declared and homicide investigation into the circumstances of the death are continuing.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact police.

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