The Aporia · Death of woman found in livestock trough 'suspicious', police say

Police in northern New South Wales are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found partially submerged in a livestock trough on a property near Terragon. The body was discovered around 11:20 am on Monday, and due to decomposition, identification has not yet been possible. Detectives have established a crime scene and plan to conduct a post-mortem examination this week to determine the cause of death and identify the victim. Inspector Matt Zimmer said the remote location and lack of nearby transportation suggest foul play.

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A partially-submerged body was discovered in a livestock trough on Kyogle Road at Terragon, near Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales, around 11:20am on Monday. Police were alerted and began an investigation, treating the death as suspicious due to its remote location and lack of nearby transportation. The identity and gender of the deceased remain unknown; however, police suspect it is a female based on decomposition evidence. Forensic examinations are ongoing to determine the cause of death, with Crime Stoppers urging anyone with information to come forward.

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“Both articles describe the discovery of a partially-submerged body in a livestock trough on Kyogle Road at Terragon, NSW on Monday around 11:20am.”

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“Both articles describe the discovery of a body in a livestock trough on the same day, at the same location (Terragon, NSW), and involve the same police investigation.”

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Murwillumbah New South Wales Terragon Tweed Heads Police Tweed/Byron Police District

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"Due to the location fo the body, the remoteness of the area the absence of a vehicle or any other mode of transport, we are treating this death as suspicious," Inspector Zimmer said.

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🔮 A crime scene was established overnight at the property, which is about 20 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah.

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Police believe a body found partially submerged in a trough on a northern New South Wales property is female, but are unable to identify it due to decomposition. asserted

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Police were called to the property on Kyogle Road at Terragon at about 11:20am on Monday. asserted

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Police said the body was found submerged in a tank used to treat livestock for ticks and other parasites. asserted

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A crime scene was established overnight at the property, which is about 20 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah. asserted

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Detectives and specialist forensic police attended the property and examined the scene and the body. asserted

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Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer Crime Manager Tweed/Byron Police District said a full post-mortem would be needed to identify the body. " asserted

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The body is believed to be that of a female, but due to the state of decomposition of that body I am unable to provide any further details," he said. asserted

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The body was found 300 metres off the road and down an overgrown track. asserted

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"Due to the location fo the body, the remoteness of the area the absence of a vehicle or any other mode of transport, we are treating this death as suspicious," Inspector Zimmer said. asserted

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Emergency services planned to remove the body earlier today. asserted

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A post-mortem examination is set to be conducted this week to determine their identity and cause of death. asserted

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. asserted

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