Man charged with murder after Brisbane mother’s body found in unit

A woman has been found dead in a Brisbane unit and a man charged with murder.

Apr 03, 2024, updated May 22, 2025
A young Brisbane woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her grandmother. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)
A young Brisbane woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her grandmother. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Police said they found the body of a 66-year-old Western Australian woman at a Fortitude Valley unit following a welfare check about 1pm on Tuesday.

A 42-year-old man, who officers said was related to the woman, was arrested at the unit and later charged with one count of murder (DV offence).

He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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