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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shock twist after young man was found dead in a hotel room - as his heartbroken sister breaks her silence
The young man found dead in a hotel room with 'suspicious injuries' survived being shot at from point blank range seven years ago. Matthew Pascoe, 35, was found unresponsive at the Hinterland Hotel on Station Street in Nerang, on the Gold Coast, about 11.15am on Saturday. Police declared his death as suspicious after the 35-year-old was found with 'significant head and internal injuries'. On Thursday, a 34-year-old Nerang man was charged with one count of murder. Mr Pascoe's sister Caitlyn Pascoe broke her silence to share her gratitude to detectives for the swift development. 'We miss him dearly and want to thank the police for getting us answers so soon,' she told Daily Mail Australia. Mr Pascoe's death comes after he miraculously survived being shot at from point blank range seven years ago. In April 2018, the then 28-year-old got into an argument with another man, Tyson James Scott Boulden, then 22, at a park in Nerang. Boulden was found to have a sawed off shotgun, which 'unintentionally' discharged and sprayed Mr Pascoe's legs with pellets. He pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and possessing a shortened firearm and was handed a three-year prison sentence. Daily Mail Australia does not suggest the shooting is related to Mr Pascoe's death in any way or that Mr Boulden was involved. Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Mark Mooney said Mr Pascoe checked into the hotel with his mother around 2pm on Friday and went out three hours later. He was last seen on CCTV footage at the hotel's reception about 6.20pm before he returned to his room, where the alleged murder is believed to have taken place. Ms Pascoe paid tribute to her brother in a GoFundMe raising funds for his funeral, describing him as 'a bright light' to his loved ones. 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of our beloved brother, Matthew Pascoe, who left us far too soon,' she wrote. 'Matthew was more than just a brother - he was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. 'His kind heart, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends touched so many. Losing him has left an immeasurable void in our lives.' Ms Pascoe said his loss will be felt immeasurably, especially for his nieces and nephews 'who thought the absolute world of him'. 'As we begin to navigate the heartbreak of this loss, we are hoping to raise funds to give Matthew the heartfelt and dignified farewell he deserves,' she said. 'If you're unable to donate, we ask that you please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.'
ABC News
28-05-2025
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- ABC News
Man charged with murder of Matthew Pascoe after body found in Gold Coast hotel room
A man has been charged with murder after the discovery of a body in a Gold Coast hotel room on the weekend. Paramedics were called to the Hinterland Hotel in Nerang, where the body of 35-year-old Matthew Pascoe was found, at about 11am on Saturday. Police said hotel staff found the Nerang local lying on his back next to a bed in room seven. An autopsy on Tuesday determined he died from what police said were significant head and internal injuries, prompting detectives to launch a homicide investigation. A 34-year-old Nerang man was charged with one count of murder overnight. He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court this morning. Detective Inspector Mark Mooney said on Wednesday that Mr Pascoe had checked into the hotel at 2pm on Friday with his mother, but that she left and did not return. He said Mr Pascoe was subject to a court order prohibiting him from drinking alcohol at home, which was why he was staying at the hotel. Mr Pascoe was last seen alive visiting the reception area at about 6:20pm, CCTV footage indicated. Inspector Mooney said there were no obvious signs of a struggle in Mr Pascoe's room or any evidence of an obvious confrontation with anyone in the hotel. Caitlyn Pascoe, Mr Pascoe's sister, said his death "left a hole in our hearts that truly can never be fixed". "He always had my back and no matter what he was always there ready to protect his family," she said.
