Busselton, Western Australia – Authorities have recently charged a second individual in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old woman in Busselton, a town located southwest of Perth. The woman’s body was discovered at a residence during a welfare check conducted by law enforcement on Friday evening.
On Monday, detectives formally charged a 28-year-old woman with murder, following the arrest of a 26-year-old man on Sunday for the same offense. While investigators believe that the male suspect was acquainted with the victim, the precise nature of their relationship remains unclear. Another woman is currently cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their inquiries into the tragic incident.
According to police reports, the woman is believed to have passed away on Thursday evening. Both the accused man and woman are scheduled to make their respective court appearances at the Bunbury Magistrates Court on Monday as the legal process unfolds.
In efforts to gather more information pertaining to the case, investigators are urging individuals who may have witnessed or have dash-cam footage of a man and a woman transporting a toddler on an e-scooter from Busselton to Margaret River between Thursday evening and Friday night to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. The timeline provided by authorities indicates a specific window of time between 6pm on Thursday and 8pm on Friday for any potential sightings or footage of the individuals in question.