NSW: No motive found for brutal killing of Croydon woman

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2008
NSW: No motive found for brutal killing of Croydon woman

SYDNEY, Aug 13 AAP - Police say they have yet to find the motive for the brutal murder
of a woman whose body was found by a family member in her Sydney home yesterday.

The body of the 56-year-old was found in her Croydon home at 3pm (AEST) yesterday,
with police saying she had suffered severe head injuries.

Superintendent Rodney Smith from Burwood police today made a public appeal for information
about the woman's death, saying the investigation was focusing on events leading up to
the family's gruesome discovery.

"The early indications are that the last time she was seen alive was yesterday morning,"

Superintendent Smith said.

"We are looking for anybody who has information between yesterday morning and yesterday
afternoon.

"Why she was murdered is unknown at this stage."

Supt Smith said police had set up a crime scene surrounding the Fitzroy Street house,
and were already canvassing neighbours in the area.

He would not elaborate on the extent of the woman's injuries, saying police were still
waiting for the results of the post-mortem examination.

Investigation of the crime scene was ongoing, he said.

He could not say if there were any signs of a break-in.

Anyone with information about the woman's death is urged to contact Crimestoppers on
1800 333 000.

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