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Mother of Two Stabbed to Death; Son Arrested
19 Apr
Summary
- A 47-year-old mother was allegedly stabbed to death by her son.
- The accused son, 25-year-old Blaise McIntyre, was arrested at the scene.
- Police charged the son with murder, and he was refused bail.
In Windale, a 47-year-old mother, identified as Rebecca McIntyre, was discovered deceased on Merrigum Street on Saturday evening. She had sustained numerous stab wounds to her face and body, and paramedics were unable to revive her. Her 25-year-old son, Blaise McIntyre, was apprehended at the scene shortly after the discovery.
Blaise McIntyre has since been charged with murder, specifically a domestic violence-related offense. He appeared before Belmont Police Station and was subsequently refused bail on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that officers recovered a knife from the residence, which will undergo forensic examination. Police indicated no prior domestic incidents were reported at the Lake Macquarie property before this alleged event.
Friends have described Rebecca McIntyre as a warm, loving woman who often had a smile. The investigation into the tragic incident is ongoing.
