Cassowary Coast Detectives have charged a 51-year-old Mighell man following the alleged domestic violence murder of a 51-year-old woman near Innisfail yesterday, June 28.
It will be alleged an altercation occurred at a Mighell property around 4.15pm where the woman sustained a fatal stab wound.
The man allegedly left the scene in a vehicle and was arrested on the Bruce Highway at Sandy Pocket just after 6pm.
He has now been charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence) and is due to appear at Cairns Magistrates Court on July 1.
Police will allege the man and woman were known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing to determine what further offences the man allegedly committed after he left the scene.
Police are appealing to witnesses, particularly anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision, to immediately come forward.
Investigations are continuing.
Earlier release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2024/06/28/homicide-investigation-mighell-near-innisfail/
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2401094557
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
