Melonba: Woman charged with domestic violence murder of 84-year-old in Sydney’s northwest
A woman has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was found dead with significant injuries.
An 84-year-old woman’s body was found in her Melonba home, in Sydney’s northwest, on October 4.
A 50-year-old woman, who was known to the elderly victim, was arrested on Thursday by officers as part of Strike Force Vado, which was set up to investigate the death.
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The accused has been charged with domestic violence-related murder and refused bail ahead of her appearance before Mount Druitt Local Court on Friday.
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