Woman Charged with Brutal Murder of Partner in Port Pirie South Home – As Community Left Reeling in Shock
- A 42-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of her 52-year-old partner at their Port Pirie South home
- Emergency services arrived at the scene to find the man unconscious, but paramedics were unable to revive him
- The woman is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, as detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death
A quiet suburban street in Port Pirie South has been left in a state of shock and horror after a woman was charged with the alleged murder of her partner in their home.
Emergency services were called to the Dorothy St address about 2.15pm on Friday, where they found the 52-year-old man lying unconscious. Despite desperate attempts by paramedics to revive him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, the 42-year-old woman, believed to be the man’s partner who lived with him at the home, was arrested and has since been charged with murder.
As the investigation continues, detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch and officers from the Forensic Response Section have travelled to the scene to assist with the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
“We urge anyone with information that can assist the investigation to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers,” a police spokesperson said.
The community is still reeling from the shocking incident, with many neighbours and locals left in a state of disbelief.
In a stark warning to the community, police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The woman is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, where she will face charges of murder.