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Husband Accused in Brisbane Nurse’s Killing Has Case Adjourned as Police Recover Weapon

The case returns to court on September 8.

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An array of police cars parked outside a house with police tape

Overview

  • Police say Carra Samantha Luke, 48, was found with multiple stab wounds at her Taigum home around 12:30 a.m. on August 23 and died at the scene.
  • Shane Donald Scheikowski, 52, has been charged with murder (domestic violence offence) and entering a dwelling with intent after his arrest at a McDowall address.
  • The matter was briefly mentioned in a Brisbane court on Monday, no bail was sought, and the hearing was adjourned to September 8 for a video-link appearance.
  • Investigators have established crime scenes in Taigum and McDowall, recovered a weapon, and say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
  • Police report Luke’s family was home during the attack and are appealing for witnesses and relevant CCTV footage to come forward.