Man, 67, found dead after alleged DV assault at Marsden home

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of his father was discovered in the back yard of a property south of Brisbane early today.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of his 67-year-old father was found in the back yard of a Logan home after police were called to reports of an assault.

Police allege Frederick Cameron Stewart, 30, murdered his father Frederick Thomas Stewart, Beenleigh Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday.

The court was told Stewart was on probation at the time of the alleged offending.

The matter was adjourned until July 19, with the court told mental health reports would be ordered.

Stewart remains remanded in custody but did not appear in person before Magistrate Mark Howden.

Queensland Police at the scene of a murder on Redwood Street, Marsden. Picture: Matthew Poon

Police discovered the body of the older man after they were called to a property on Redwood St at Marsden about 1am Tuesday.

A 60-year-old woman, the accused’s mother, was not injured.

It is understood the three people are known to each other, with police alleging the assault was related to domestic violence.

Queensland Police Inspector Chris Knight from Logan District Crime Group said it had been a “violent, confronting scene”.

Insp Knight said he could not share what sparked the altercation but described the woman at the scene as “incredibly strong.”

“She has been spoken to by detectives for some couple of hours this morning already,” he said.

Flowers at the scene in Marsden. Picture: Supplied

Neighbour Chris Fergus said he heard yelling at the house for about 10 minutes before he called police.

“It started to pick up,” he said.

“I couldn’t quite make out what he was saying.”

Mr Fergus said he was shaken up by the overnight events.

“He was quiet and always hands on,” he said of the victim.

Mr Fergus also said he felt for the 67-year-old’s partner.

“I was nervous, I didn’t really know the full story,” he said.

The neighbour said it was not the first time police had been called to the home.

“Knowing that it wasn’t random makes me feel a little more at ease,” he said.

A family member who stopped by to lay flowers said (the victim) was “a loved guy.”

“It’s just really disappointing how it all happened,” they said.

A crime scene has been declared as investigations continue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Man, 67, found dead after alleged DV assault at Marsden home