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Murder Warrant Issued in Death of Carer Velvet Pesu as Police Move to Extradite

Queensland police plan to extradite Wael Abdallah Saleem Alfar once his NSW driving case is finalised.

Overview

  • Velvet Pesu, 46, was found with injuries during a police welfare check at a Buccan home about 3:15am on Monday.
  • An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for 36-year-old resident Wael Abdallah Saleem Alfar.
  • Alfar was arrested in New South Wales after an alleged high-speed pursuit near Coffs Harbour and is facing unrelated driving charges.
  • He has been remanded in NSW custody until February 25 for sentencing on traffic matters, with Queensland authorities seeking his extradition.
  • Police continue to collect evidence and have appealed for dashcam footage from vehicles traveling east along Acton Street toward Waterford Tamborine Road between Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.