A quiet Melbourne suburb has been rocked by a horrifying discovery after an elderly woman was found dead in her Mount Waverley home. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide, sending shockwaves through the local community.
A Disturbing Discovery
Emergency services were called to the residential property on Thursday afternoon following reports of an unconscious woman. Upon arrival, officers made the grim discovery of the victim, believed to be in her 70s, deceased at the scene.
Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Victoria Police have confirmed they are treating the death as suspicious. "At this stage, we believe the circumstances surrounding the woman's death are suspicious and we're treating it as a homicide," a police spokesperson stated.
Forensic teams have been scouring the property for evidence, with detectives conducting door-to-door inquiries in the neighbourhood. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.
Community in Shock
Neighbours expressed their disbelief at the tragic incident in what is normally a peaceful suburb. "She was such a lovely lady, always friendly when we saw her," one local resident told reporters. "It's terrifying to think something like this could happen here."
The victim's identity has not yet been officially released, pending notification of next of kin.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area to come forward. "We're particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have noticed unusual behaviour or visitors to the property in recent days," the police spokesperson added.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and have set up a mobile police station near the scene to assist with inquiries.
