Murder in the Mid-North: Woman, 42, Charged with Killing Her Partner in Chilling Port Pirie South Attack
- A 52-year-old man was found unconscious at a house in Dorothy Street, Port Pirie South, on Friday afternoon
- Despite paramedics’ efforts, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene, with police launching a murder investigation
- The 42-year-old woman, believed to be the man’s partner, has been charged with murder and is due to front court on Tuesday
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the small community of Port Pirie South, a woman has been charged with the brutal murder of her partner. The 52-year-old man was found unconscious at their shared home in Dorothy Street on Friday afternoon, with police and paramedics rushing to the scene in a desperate bid to save his life.
Tragically, despite the valiant efforts of emergency responders, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The news sparked a swift and intense investigation, with detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch and forensics experts descending on the property to piece together the events leading up to the fatal attack.
As the investigation continued, police arrested the 42-year-old woman, who is believed to have been in a domestic relationship with the victim. She was charged with murder and is set to face court on Tuesday, where the full extent of the allegations against her will be laid bare.
In a separate but equally disturbing incident, a 47-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a 33-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in Port Augusta on Saturday. The victim was airlifted to Adelaide in a critical condition, with police reassuring the community that the attack was not random and the parties involved were known to each other.
As the people of Port Pirie South and Port Augusta struggle to come to terms with these two horrific incidents, authorities are urging anyone affected by domestic violence to seek help. The toll of domestic violence is a stark reminder of the devastating impact it can have on families and communities, and the importance of speaking out against this scourge.