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Sky News AU
17 hours ago
- Sky News AU
Former Beauty and the Geek star, 34, charged with murder after man found dead inside Port Lincoln home in South Australia
A former reality television star has been charged with murder after the body of her suspected partner was found inside a home in South Australia. Emergency services were called to a property on Flinders Highway in Port Lincoln on Thursday afternoon following reports of a small fire. Police officers went inside the house and found a deceased man. A 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and was later charged with murder. According to 7News, she had featured on reality show Beauty and the Geek. The show features a group of socially awkward but intellectual men who are paired up with beautiful women. They live in a mansion and compete for a cash prize. Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to Port Lincoln on Thursday to assist local police with the investigation. Forensic officers spent several hours processing the crime scene. SA Police State Operations Service Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott said it is not known how long the man had been dead for and refused to comment on his injuries. He stressed to the public that the incident was not "random". "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address," he said at a press conference on Friday. Neighbours were shocked to hear the news, describing the woman as "really nice". Another said he tried to put the fire out but it was "too smoky". It is understood the couple recently moved in together. The woman faced court via video link from Port Lincoln Hospital under police guard. She is being held under a mental health order and is due to front court in December. The accused cannot be named due to a suppression order. Police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
South Australian Police arrest 34-year-old woman after man's body found in Port Lincoln home
South Australian Police have arrested a woman and will charge her with murder following the discovery of a man's body inside a home in Port Lincoln. Emergency services were called to the Flinders Highway property about 3.25pm on Thursday, police said, on reports of a 'small fire'. 'When police entered the property, they located the man's body inside the premises,' the statement read. 'A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested and will be charged with the man's murder.' The man and woman are both known to each other, police believe. Port Lincoln is a major fishing town located in the state's Eyre Peninsula, west of Adelaide. Major Crime Investigation Branch detectives and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene on Thursday night to help local officers with the investigation. The woman is due to appear at Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on Friday.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Woman faces murder charge after grim find
South Australian Police have arrested a woman and will charge her with murder following the discovery of a man's body inside a home in Port Lincoln. Emergency services were called to the Flinders Highway property about 3.25pm on Thursday, police said, on reports of a 'small fire'. 'When police entered the property, they located the man's body inside the premises,' the statement read. 'A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested and will be charged with the man's murder.' The location of Port Lincoln in South Australia. Google Maps Credit: News Corp Australia The man and woman are both known to each other, police believe. Port Lincoln is a major fishing town located in the state's Eyre Peninsula, west of Adelaide. Major Crime Investigation Branch detectives and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene on Thursday night to help local officers with the investigation. The woman is due to appear at Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on Friday.
