Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Cobram home with two children inside
A man has been charged after a woman’s body was found in a home where two children were present.
Victoria Police allege the 32-year-old woman was killed at a house on Christie St in Cobram, a town near the border of Victoria and NSW, about 5am on Tuesday.
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Kumar was known to the woman, but the nature of their relationship remains unclear.
The court was told Kumar was known to police.
Police have confirmed the two children in the home were physically unharmed.
Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said officers planned to speak with the children to gather more information.
“What exactly they’ve seen, we don’t know,” he said.
“Their wellbeing is number one and (we are) making sure that they’re OK and that they’re being looked after and provided support that they need.
“We will endeavour to speak to them, to see what they can say to us.”
Kumar appeared at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and did not apply for bail.
The matter has been adjourned until December 10.
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