Jana Armstrong: Human remains found at Redbank Creek as Harristown man charged with Queensland murder
Human remains believed to be those of missing Queensland woman Jana Armstrong have been found in bushland, with a man charged with her alleged murder.
Human remains found in bushland west of Brisbane are believed to be those of missing Queensland woman Jana Armstrong, with a man now charged with her alleged murder.
Police made the grim discovery in bushland off Esk Hampton Road at Redbank Creek on Friday night after being called to the area about 10.40pm.
A crime scene was declared shortly after officers arrived, with forensic specialists remaining at the site as investigations continue.
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Investigators are in contact with Ms Armstrong’s family.
As part of the investigation, Darling Downs detectives executed a search warrant at a Harristown property on Saturday before taking a 48-year-old man into custody.
He has since been charged with one count of murder in relation to a domestic violence offence and is due to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Sunday.
Police are continuing to piece together Ms Armstrong’s final movements and are appealing for public assistance.
Detectives are particularly seeking CCTV, dashcam or other vision captured between Toowoomba and Esk, including along Esk Hampton Road and the New England Highway, between 10.30pm on July 7 and 1.30am on July 8.
Anyone with relevant information or footage has been urged to contact police as the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
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