Death of Melbourne model Baillee Schneider reportedly referred to homicide squad
The death of a young Melbourne model at her parents’ Moonee Ponds home was initially deemed a self-harm incident, but recent evidence has prompted a homicide investigation.
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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a young woman after local police initially deemed she had taken her own life.
Baillee Schneider, 25, was found dead in her parents’ Moonee Ponds house with a curtain cord tied round her neck.
A Victoria Police spokesman said: “A report by local police was prepared for the Coroner and the matter is currently before the Court.
“Any direction for further police action is at the discretion of the Coroner.”
A coroner has now referred the case to police for further review after the initial investigation concluded she had taken her own life.
Ms Schneider had been romantically involved with Anthony Hampel, the son of former judge George Hampel QC, according to Nine Newspapers.
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Ms Schneider had been at a party the night before she died and arrived home the next morning.
When her parents returned from shopping that morning they found her unconscious.
A coronial inquest is yet to be held into Ms Schneider’s death.