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Couple Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
5 Mar
Summary
- Bodies of a couple found in their Victoria home on Monday.
- Neighbours heard two gunshots within 30 seconds late Saturday.
- Police are not searching for anyone else in connection.
A double tragedy has unfolded in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, where Aaron Hammond, 46, and Chamindika Jayawardena, 47, were discovered deceased in their Hernes Oak home on Monday. Neighbours reported hearing two distinct gunshots within a brief 30-second interval late on Saturday night, casting a grim light on the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Cleaners were observed on Wednesday meticulously attending to the crime scene, a stark reminder of the brutal events that transpired over the weekend. Victoria Police have refrained from disclosing specific details of their investigation into the suspected murder-suicide, but have confirmed that no other parties are being sought in relation to the incident.
Social media reports suggest the couple had recently become estranged, with one individual stating, 'She left him. He killed her.' Friends have described Ms. Jayawardena as being 'like family' and noted that the couple, together for at least two years, often holidayed overseas. The investigation continues.
