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Man, 33, Charged With Murder After Woman Found Dead in Montagu Bay Home

Police report the 33-year-old has no fixed address, with a Hobart court appearance set for Saturday.

Overview

  • Officers found the body during a welfare check at a private home on Akuna Street just before 2:30pm Friday.
  • Tasmania Police declared a crime scene at the Montagu Bay residence as detectives conduct door-to-door inquiries.
  • The man was arrested on Friday and charged with murder that night, according to police.
  • Investigators say he is assisting with inquiries; the woman has not been publicly identified.
  • Authorities urged anyone with information to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.