Man charged with murder over alleged stabbing south of Brisbane
Emergency services were called to reports of an altercation between three people at a house on Lubach Street at Beenleigh on Tuesday afternoon.
A 66-year-old man named Andrew Duncan Murray was allegedly stabbed to death in Logan, south of Brisbane, on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to Lubach Street in Beenleigh after receiving a call about multiple stab wounds to Murray. Upon arrival, police and paramedics attempted CPR but were unable to revive him, declaring him dead shortly after. Two women, Jillian Greer Francis, 43, and Karalee man Lindsay James Kohn, 47, have been charged with his murder.
Detective Inspector Ian Galpin stated that Murray was a well-liked and respected neighbor. He had invited Francis to live with him temporarily about four months ago, and Kohn had also resided there. However, Murray had recently requested that both individuals leave his premises, which they refused to do. According to Galpin, Murray was locked out of his home when he was reportedly assaulted by Francis and Kohn.
A neighbor intervened, disarming Francis with a knife before providing first aid to Murray. Galpin praised the neighbor's actions and commended their support for Murray during the incident. Francis is additionally charged with intent to maim or disfigure for allegedly striking Kohn with a knife, narrowly missing him. Neighbors have consoled one another in the wake of the tragedy, acknowledging the loss of a well-respected community member.
Both accused individuals have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 23.
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