Woman killed in alleged murder-suicide in Ascot Vale identified as mother Rachel McKenna
A woman killed in an alleged murder-suicide in Melbourne’s inner-northwest has been identified as a mother-of-one originally from New Zealand.
Rachel McKenna, 35, was found dead inside a home in Ascot Vale on Friday afternoon.
It is believed she had been killed by her former partner who, two hours later, was found critically injured on the Princes Fwy in Little River.
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Loved ones have paid tribute to McKenna, with her sister Meg Trotter saying she was a “completely devoted mother” to her seven-year-old son.
“She was generous, vibrant, loyal, and looked forward to many adventures with her precious son,” she wrote.
“Our darling girl is already so missed, forever leaving a hole in our hearts and lives. Her death was an unnecessary tragedy, one we never dreamed would impact our family.
“Something must be done to stop violence against women in this country.”
McKenna’s cousin said she had hoped to visit her in Melbourne and was “heartbroken” at what had happened.
“What an evil world we live in, she should have been safe in her own home,” she wrote on social media.
“Now her family has to suffer a huge loss.”
It is not yet known exactly how McKenna or her former partner died.
Police remained at the property on Saturday morning, with a focus of the investigation a trail of blood that stretched for 100m from the unit’s driveway to around the corner.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with any more information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
