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Man Charged with Murder of Irish Woman in Melbourne
Police say the accused and victim knew each other, and forensic teams recovered evidence as homicide detectives investigated the death.
- On Saturday, a 45-year-old man appeared before Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged with murder in the death of Annmarie Reilly, an Irish woman found dead at a Ferntree Gully residence on Friday.
- Emergency services were called to Ferntree Gully Road just before 10am on Friday and located the 39-year-old mother of three with serious injuries; she was declared deceased at the scene.
- Homicide Squad detectives arrested the suspect nearby wearing a hazmat suit, and Police stated it is believed the two parties were known to each other.
- The suspect was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court again on 23 February 2027, while the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance.
- Police stated there is "no active threat" to the community, as cousin John O'Reilly wrote on social media: "Rest in peace to my cousin Annmarie. God look over your children at this sad time.
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The Independent (US)Man, 45, charged with murder of young Irish woman in Australia
It is understood that the accused and the victim knew each other
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