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Homicide cops, SES swoop on Brisbane property after woman’s death

A Brisbane northside property next to a large park is at the centre of a homicide investigation, with police revealing new details about a woman found dead at her home.

Homicide police investigate woman's death at Taigum

A crime scene has been established in Brisbane’s north as detectives investigate the death of a woman.

The woman, 53, died on the weekend at a home on Muller Rd, in Taigum.

SES crews join the search following the death of a woman in Taigum. Picture: Jamie Hanson
SES crews join the search following the death of a woman in Taigum. Picture: Jamie Hanson

In a statement, police said a relative found the woman “collapsed” inside her home on Saturday, with officers called to the residence just after midday.

The scene of a suspicious death at Taigum. Picture: Liam Kidston.
The scene of a suspicious death at Taigum. Picture: Liam Kidston.

“Despite efforts by emergency services, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said.

SES searching nearby bushland with metal detectors. Picture: Liam Kidston.
SES searching nearby bushland with metal detectors. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Following further information in relation to the woman’s death, homicide detectives later set up an investigation centre at Carseldine Police Station.

A forensic investigator and police on scene at a suspicious death in Taigum. Picture: Liam Kidston.
A forensic investigator and police on scene at a suspicious death in Taigum. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Crews of SES workers brandishing metal detectors alongside Queensland Police are on scene searching the property.

Police have taped off a property on Muller Rd, Taigum, following a woman’s death. Picture: Jamie Hanson
Police have taped off a property on Muller Rd, Taigum, following a woman’s death. Picture: Jamie Hanson

Scientific and forensic officers were also earlier at the home, which backs onto large parkland.

The property has been roped off with crime tape and is an active crime scene.

A forensic investigator examines the scene following a woman’s death. Picture: Liam Kidston.
A forensic investigator examines the scene following a woman’s death. Picture: Liam Kidston.

One neighbour said detectives had knocked on her door asking for information on Monday evening in relation to the death of a woman.

Police and SES crews on scene at Muller Rd, Taigum. Picture: Jamie Hanson
Police and SES crews on scene at Muller Rd, Taigum. Picture: Jamie Hanson

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