Police request forensics on ex-husband after woman’s body found at home

The ex-husband of a woman whose body was found inside a suburban home is in a critical condition in hospital under police guard.

Police have requested a man undertake a forensic procedure after his ex-wife was found dead at a home in Sydney’s west.

Christine Rakic’s body was discovered inside a home in Rooty Hill about 8.15pm on Tuesday.

Police were called to the address over welfare concerns raised by a relative earlier in the night.

Dusan Rakic, 50, was also discovered at the home with “injuries to his throat and arms”.

He remains under police guard in an induced coma at Westmead Hospital, with police describing his injuries as “very serious”.

It has since been revealed that police have applied for an interim court order to complete a forensic procedure on Mr Rakic.

No charges have been laid.

Christine Rakic was found dead at a home in Rooty Hill. Picture: Facebook

Police were called to the home over welfare concerns. Picture: Facebook

Mr Rakic just last week pleaded not guilty to a common assault charge in Mt Druitt Local Court.

He was listed to appear on the same day for an apprehended violence order taken out against him on behalf of Ms Rakic.

Forensics at the house on Wednesday morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Homicide squad detectives have joined the investigation. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

Superintendent Steve Egginton said police had previously interacted with Mr Rakic.

Homicide squad detectives have joined the investigation and police are making inquires as to whether the incident is domestic violence related.

“Sadly, we are dealing with domestic violence every day,” Superintendent Egginton said.

“We take that role very seriously, I’ve been policing for 30 years and domestic violence has remained a dominant feature of my career.”

Police at the Rooty Hill home where the body was found. Picture: NCA NewsWire

A car being towed from the scene. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Shocked neighbour Kirita Lopa said her brother heard a “loud scream” from what sounded like a “woman” before she woke up to see the flashing lights of police and paramedics.

“I always talk to the man. He’s really nice. Always talking about God,” Ms Lopa said.

“Sometimes he borrowed my car. He called me sister. It’s just shocking.”

A neighbour describes coming home to find police on the scene. Picture: 7 News

A car on the street has been taped into the crime scene zone. Picture: NCA NewsWire

“I’ve never seen this happen here and I’ve been here for over 40 years,” a neighbour told 7 News on Wednesday morning after hearing of Ms Rakic’s death.

“We were out for a bit and then came home and thought ‘wow’ something is going on.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police request forensics on ex-husband after woman’s body found at home