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Police investigating murder of man found at Wynnum home

Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 45-year-old man was found at a home on Brisbane’s bayside.

A crime scene was set up at an address on Ronald St, Wynnum, after a man’s body was found. Picture: Steve Pohlner
A crime scene was set up at an address on Ronald St, Wynnum, after a man’s body was found. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Police are investigating the murder of a 45-year-old man whose body was found in the bedroom of a home at Wynnum today.

Investigators were called to a home on Ronald St shortly after noon after the man’s body was discovered by a friend, who called triple-0.

The man’s body was found just after noon. Picture: Steve Pohlner
The man’s body was found just after noon. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Detective Inspector Steve Hollands said it’s believed the man, who lived alone, was killed between 1am and midday, and that it did not appear that robbery was a motive.

“A man discovered the body and contacted another member of his family and they both inspected the address and found that the man was deceased,” he said.

Investigators at the scene on Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner
Investigators at the scene on Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner

“We’ve just contacted next of kin and they have been advised of his death.

“My understanding is he did live alone.”

Forensic investigators on Ronald St. Picture: Steve Pohlner
Forensic investigators on Ronald St. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Inspector Hollands said he did not have further details of the man’s injuries but said it was clear to attending officers that the man’s death was suspicious.

He said there were no persons of interest.

Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner
Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner

When asked if there were any indications of how the man died, Insp Hollands said: “No, it’s too early to tell what has caused his death.”

“We do have items of interest that we have located at the address however I can’t comment on what those items are at this stage,” he said.

A crime scene has been put in place and forensic officers are on scene.

Police at the scene at Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner
Police at the scene at Ronald St, Wynnum. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Police are asking that anyone who saw or heard anything unusual overnight to contact them.

They would also like to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage or CCTV.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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