Man Charged with Murder After Woman's Body Found Near Melbourne

A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a 53-year-old woman's body southwest of Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. The woman had been reported missing on Thursday, prompting a police investigation that led to the identification of suspicious circumstances.

Background to the Investigation

Victoria Police initiated an investigation after the 53-year-old Dandenong woman was reported missing on Thursday. Enquiries by local police and detectives determined that the woman had not contacted her family as expected, leading to the circumstances being deemed suspicious.

Discovery of the Body

On Saturday afternoon, detectives from the Missing Persons Squad located a woman's body near Little River Road and the Princes Freeway in Little River. While formal identification of the body is pending, authorities believe it to be that of the missing woman.

Arrest and Charges

A 67-year-old man from Patterson Lakes was arrested on Friday at Melbourne Airport while reportedly attempting to board an international flight. He has since been charged with murder. The man has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before a bail and remand court on Sunday.