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Man charged with murder after body with ‘obvious injury’ found in unit

The deceased 65-year-old has been identified, days after he was seen watering his plants at home.

Man charged with murder after body with ‘obvious injury’ found in unit

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a 65-year-old's body in a unit south of Brisbane on Tuesday morning, according to police. The accused was arrested on Wednesday evening and is set to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court. Detective Inspector Ian Glapin stated that the investigation is in its early stages and police are keeping an open mind about the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime.

They are focusing on the timeframe between 4pm on Monday and 8am on Tuesday, when the body was found. They are also seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or has relevant information to assist with the investigation.

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