Police are conducting a major investigation after the body of a woman was discovered inside a home in southern New South Wales.
Discovery After Welfare Concern
Officers were called to a property on Joshua Street in Goulburn at approximately 7:00 AM on Saturday morning. The call came in response to reports expressing concern for the welfare of a person at the address.
Upon arrival, police were forced to make a forcible entry into the house. It was inside that they made the grim discovery of a deceased woman.
Victim and Investigation Details
While formal identification procedures are still underway, police have stated they believe the woman to be aged in her 40s. Her identity has not been publicly released at this stage.
The State Crime Command's Homicide Squad has now taken the lead on the case, working alongside local detectives. A crime scene was established and is being forensically examined as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Appeal for Public Information
Police have launched a public appeal as part of their investigation. They are urging anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to come forward.
Anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Joshua Street area of Goulburn in recent days is asked to contact Crime Stoppers immediately. Information can be provided anonymously, and all tips are treated with the strictest confidence.
The quiet regional community of Goulburn has been shaken by the incident, with local residents expressing shock at the police activity on their street.
