The loss of life of a person whose physique was found at his house within the Sunshine Coast hinterland on Saturday is being handled as a possible homicide.
Queensland Police detectives have launched a murder investigation following the sudden “violent” loss of life of 69-year-old man Christopher Gwinn within the Crystal Waters neighborhood in Conondale.
Detective Inspector Christopher Toohey stated the retired instructor’s aide was discovered lifeless by involved neighbours who went to verify on him after he missed an appointment.
Police had been then known as to the house on Kilcoy Lane about 4pm.
“Christopher is a effectively favored member of the Crystal Waters neighborhood, who’re shocked and saddened over his loss of life,” Inspector Toohey informed reporters on Sunday.
“Christopher’s household has been notified and are distraught with the circumstances of his loss of life.”
Police consider Mr Gwinn was “the sufferer of a violent offence” however Inspector Toohey refused to reveal additional particulars at such an early stage of the investigation.
“Right now, we’re attempting to piece collectively all elements of Chris’s life,” he stated.
“We’re chatting with all mates and family to help us with piecing all the things collectively.”
With an early forensic examination of the crime scene underway, police are but to find out precisely when Mr Gwinn died.
Inspector Toohey stated somebody recognized to Mr Gwinn was serving to police with their inquiries however he wouldn’t affirm the character of their relationship or if the individual had been arrested.
At this stage, no prices have been laid.
Police are urging anybody who has been within the space with dashcam or CCTV footage from the previous week to contact them.
