Russell Lea

2024 - 6 - 27

New Housemate Charged with Stabbing Murder Shock in Russell Lea

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A chilling crime scene in Sydney's inner west leaves investigators baffled. Find out the shocking details!

In a shocking turn of events, a new housemate has been charged with the stabbing murder of a woman in Russell Lea, Sydney. The gruesome crime scene, discovered by the police, revealed a horrific scene of violence. The accused, Benjamin Art, 42, had only moved in with the victim a mere two weeks before the tragic incident.

The dreadful discovery took place on Clements Street, casting a dark cloud over the peaceful neighborhood. The woman, in her 50s, was found with fatal injuries, prompting swift police action. Senior officers were deeply disturbed by the severity of the crime, terming it one of the most heinous acts they had encountered.

As the investigation unfolds, the community is in shock at the brutality of the crime committed by someone the victim knew closely. The accused remains in police custody as the legal process progresses. The residents of Russell Lea are reeling from the tragic loss and grappling with the startling revelation of a trusted individual turning into an alleged murderer.

In a chilling twist, the details of the case continue to grip the city, with speculations and theories emerging about the motive behind the shocking crime. The close-knit community of Russell Lea is left shaken by the betrayal lurking within their midst.

According to the latest reports, the accused, Benjamin Art, 42, faces a murder charge after the gruesome discovery. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of trust and the hidden dangers that may lurk behind seemingly normal facades.

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New housemate charged with stabbing murder of Sydney woman (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Police arrived at the inner west home to find a bloody crime scene. The man charged with the woman's murder moved into her home only two weeks ago.

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Just after 11am (Thursday 27 June 2024), police were called to a home on Clements Street, Russell Lea, following reports of a domestic incident. Officers ...

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Murder charge after woman's throat cut (NEWS.com.au)

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in home in Sydney's inner west.

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Housemate charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in ... (9News)

A man has been charged with murder after a woman he lived with was found stabbed to death inside a home in ...

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Russell Lea murder: Benjamin Art, 42, charged with murder after ... (Daily Mail)

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in a home at Russell Lea in Sydney's inner west on Thursday.

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Horrific crime scene: Woman's throat cut (Herald Sun)

The body of a woman, in her 50s, has been found inside an inner west home with injuries so horrific that senior police officers described it as one of the ...

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Male housemate arrested after woman allegedly fatally stabbed at ... (7NEWS.com.au)

A man has been charged with the alleged murder of his female housemate after she was found dead with stab wounds. The woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, was ...

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Man charged with murder after housemate allegedly stabbed in ... (ABC News)

A 42-year-old man is charged with murder after police found the body of a woman at a home in Russell Lea.

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'Big, loud screams': Identity of woman and her alleged killer revealed (Daily Telegraph)

A woman and the housemate who allegedly murdered her in horrific scenes at their inner west Sydney sharehouse have both been identified, as a neighbour has ...

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Russell Lea death: Annette Kiss narrowly escaped her home when it ... (Daily Mail)

Benjamin Art, 42 , allegedly murdered Annette Kiss, 53, at the home they briefly shared in Russell Lea, in Sydney 's west, on Thursday morning using a sword ...

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Woman allegedly murdered by housemate in inner-west Sydney ... (The Guardian)

A 42-year-old man has been denied bail after being charged with the murder in Russell Lea.

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