Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found in Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River, just hours after a man’s body was discovered in the same waterway.
Homicide detectives are treating the death of a woman found in the Maribyrnong River near Smithfield Road in Flemington as “suspicious.” A passerby discovered the woman’s body yesterday morning, prompting an immediate police response. The woman has yet to be identified, and authorities are in the process of notifying her next of kin.
In a disturbing turn of events, police were also called to the scene earlier that morning around 9 am, following the discovery of a man’s body in the same river. The man’s body was found by a member of the public near Saltriver Place in Footscray. Police are currently working to identify the man, although initial investigations suggest that his death is likely to be non-suspicious.
The close proximity and timing of these incidents have raised concerns and speculations within the community. While the investigations are ongoing, police have not established any connection between the two deaths at this stage.
Residents in the area have expressed their shock and sadness over the discoveries. Local authorities have increased patrols in the vicinity and urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigations.
As the investigation continues, police are appealing to the public for any information that might help in identifying the woman and understanding the circumstances surrounding her death. They are particularly interested in any sightings or activities in the areas around Smithfield Road and Saltriver Place in the hours leading up to the discoveries.
The community remains on edge as they await further updates from the authorities, hoping for clarity and resolution in these tragic cases.
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