Qld: Police probe double murder in Mt Isa

AAP General News (Australia)
08-25-2009
Qld: Police probe double murder in Mt Isa

BRISBANE, Aug 25 AAP - A woman who was brutally attacked in her Mount Isa home along
with her husband has died in hospital, triggering a double homicide investigation.

Police said the 71-year-old woman, who had severe head injuries, died in Mount Isa
Hospital on Tuesday.

Her 82-year-old husband died during the attack in their Pelican Road home on August 17.

More than 30 officers are involved in the homicide investigation.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to the attack to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: RESIDENCE

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