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Elderly Queensland man found dead, police question 32YO woman known to him

A woman is being questioned by police after a man in his 70s was found dead at a home near Brisbane on Monday.

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Police are questioning a woman after a man in his 70s was found dead in a home south of Brisbane.

The 72-year-old was found unconscious at a home in Logan on Monday.

He was declared dead at the scene. Police established a crime scene at the home on Basie Court, Brown Plains.

The 72-year-old was found unconscious and declared dead at a home on Basie Court, Brown Plains. Picture: Google
The 72-year-old was found unconscious and declared dead at a home on Basie Court, Brown Plains. Picture: Google

In a statement, Queensland Police say a 32-year-old woman is “assisting police with their investigations.

“It is believed the man and woman are known to each other,” a police spokesperson said.

Investigations are ongoing. Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward. The police statement points to domestic violence services.

Originally published as Elderly Queensland man found dead, police question 32YO woman known to him

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