Dawn Butterworth’s partner charged with her murder after she was found dead in her unit

THE longtime partner of a woman found dead inside a southern Sydney apartment has been charged her murder. The body of Dawn Butterworth was discovered about 11am on Monday when a home-care nurse attended the home in Victoria Ave, Penshurst.

THE longtime partner of a woman found dead inside a southern Sydney apartment has been charged with her murder.

The body of Dawn Butterworth, 67, was discovered about 11am yesterday when a home-care nurse attended the house in Victoria Ave, Penshurst for a routine check.

Next to her, lay her bleeding long-time partner, Allan Greentree, who it is alleged tried to harm himself.

Dawn Butterworth and Allan Greentree. Picture: 9 NEWS

Police at the scene where the body of a woman’s body was found. Picture: John Grainger

Preliminary investigations suggest bingo lover Ms Butterworth, 67, died as a result of a morphine overdose but police have refused to comment.

Mr Greentree, 62, was released from St George Hospital late yesterday and charged with murder.

Dawn Butterworth loved bingo. Picture: Facebook

Dawn Butterworth was found dead by a home-care nurse. Picture: Facebook

His will appear at Sutherland Local Court today.

While police piece together the incidents leading up to the woman’s death, her friends paid tribute to her on Facebook, commenting on her constant smile and love of bingo.

An injured man was taken to St George Hospital. Picture: John Grainger

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It is believed the woman may have died from a morphine overdose. Picture: John Grainger

A man was found with serious injuries in the unit. Picture: John Grainger

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