Woman’s death sparks homicide inquiry
Police are speaking with a small number of people who were at the property where a woman was found dead yesterday morning in Henderson, West Auckland.
A homicide investigation was launched after the woman was found at an address on Great North Rd just before 1.30am.
The people at the address on Wednesday evening were all known to each other and police were speaking with them, Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor said.
“We are currently carrying out an area canvas to speak with members of the public and have a number of other inquiries to make,” Proctor said.
“Our scene examination is ongoing and those in the area can expect to see an increased police presence.
“We are also carrying out a search of a property on Norcross Ave as part of our inquiries.”
A post-mortem examination was expected to be done today, when the woman would be formally identified.
A woman who said she was the victim’s sister yesterday told Stuff she was in shock. She said her sister did cleaning jobs and had been caring and willing to help others.
Fire and Emergency NZ were also at the address yesterday, along with police, including specialist crime investigation bureau members and two St John ambulances.
Police removed a woman in white overalls about 2.30am but it was not known whether she had anything to do with the death.
Meanwhile, murder charges were laid against a woman, 28, this week after a man’s death in Tokoroa.
The body of the 34-year-old victim was discovered at a house on Moa Place shortly before 2pm on Sunday.
And the man accused of murdering Auckland gentlemen’s club manager Zion Gutnik will continue to keep his identity secret — for now.
The 60-year-old appeared in the High Court at Auckland yesterday via video link from jail and was aided by a Mandarin interpreter.
After legal discussions, Justice Sally Fitzgerald continued interim name suppression and remanded the accused in custody until mid-June.
He is yet to enter a plea.