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Daisy Hill Woman Charged With Murder After Teen’s Death

Homicide detectives upgraded the charge following the 18-year-old’s June 4 death ahead of her July 23 appearance at Beenleigh Magistrates Court.

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Overview

  • On May 30, paramedics discovered the woman and the 18-year-old man semi-conscious at a Marbura Court home in Daisy Hill and transported them to hospital.
  • The teenager never regained consciousness and died on June 4 after days in an induced coma, while the 40-year-old awoke from her own coma on June 1.
  • Queensland Police Service confirmed the accused and the victim were known to each other prior to the incident.
  • A specialist QPS homicide squad secured the crime scene at the residence, collected forensic evidence and continues to investigate.
  • Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Cunningham said investigators collaborated with multiple specialist units to gather evidence and support the victim’s family.