Bodies found at respected Queensland anaesthetist Andrew Carll’s home

Two bodies have been discovered at the home of a Queensland anaesthetist, neighbours describing the family as well-liked.

Two bodies were found at the home of Queensland anaesthetist Dr Andrew Carll.

Two bodies have been discovered at the home of a respected central Queensland anaesthetist, neighbours describing the family as well-liked members of the community.

The man and woman were found in the main bedroom of the home of Dr Andrew Carll and his wife Julie Rush in the Rockhampton suburb of Frenchville at about 9.30pm Monday.

The couple had only recently returned from an overseas holiday, friends said.

Police say the bodies have been removed from the house and are being transported to Brisbane but have not yet been formally identified.

Homicide detectives have been called in from Brisbane to assist local detectives. Police have not disclosed how they died.

“All I can say is they were very well liked, respected members of the community and the medical profession,” a neighbour told The Australian.

“They were excellent neighbours and you couldn’t ask for better people in life.

“They welcomed us when we moved here with open arms. Top people, you couldn’t find better people.”

He had heard no signs of trouble on Monday night.

“I was home but didn’t hear a thing. There was nothing. Just woke up to a scene Tuesday morning.

“They’re going to be sorely missed.”

Dr Carll and his wife had three sons who were “doing well”, he said.

“All three are being cared for by family and friends,” he said.

“No one knows anything yet. It’s still ongoing.”

Another resident said the couple’s children — including one who is not yet an adult — were “safe and being cared for by family and friends”.

“Friends and family are surrounding the children at this very difficult time,” she said.

“(They are) a good family. Respected people of the community.”

She rejected suggestions a fight had been heard at the house.

“This rumour that there were arguments in that house or there was anything — no, not correct,” she said.

Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Peachey said no positive identification had been made.

“We have our suspicions but until we are able to do a positive identification, to be fair to the family, we will not be releasing any more information,” he said.