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Sky News AU
an hour ago
- Sky News AU
Former Beauty and the Geek star, 34, charged with murder after man found dead inside Port Lincoln home in South Australia
A former reality television star has been charged with murder after the body of her suspected partner was found inside a home in South Australia. Emergency services were called to a property on Flinders Highway in Port Lincoln on Thursday afternoon following reports of a small fire. Police officers went inside the house and found a deceased man. A 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and was later charged with murder. According to 7News, she had featured on reality show Beauty and the Geek. The show features a group of socially awkward but intellectual men who are paired up with beautiful women. They live in a mansion and compete for a cash prize. Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to Port Lincoln on Thursday to assist local police with the investigation. Forensic officers spent several hours processing the crime scene. SA Police State Operations Service Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott said it is not known how long the man had been dead for and refused to comment on his injuries. He stressed to the public that the incident was not "random". "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address," he said at a press conference on Friday. Neighbours were shocked to hear the news, describing the woman as "really nice". Another said he tried to put the fire out but it was "too smoky". It is understood the couple recently moved in together. The woman faced court via video link from Port Lincoln Hospital under police guard. She is being held under a mental health order and is due to front court in December. The accused cannot be named due to a suppression order. Police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner's body is found in grisly scene
A FORMER reality TV star from Beauty and the Geek has been arrested and charged with murder after her partner's body was found in their house. Emergency services were called to the home in Port Lincoln, 3 The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found Credit: 9news 3 Forensic and major crime investigators were flown in to assist the local force Credit: 9news 3 Port Lincoln is a small town of just 15,000 people Credit: Google Maps When they investigated, they found a man's body inside. The unnamed 34-year-old was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. She was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek, reports The Courier Mail. The social experiment programme brings together attractive women with nerdy men in a mansion. read more in world news The victim and the suspect had been in a relationship together, South Australia Police confirmed. The woman refused bail and remains in custody. Major crime investigators and forensic officers were flown into Port Lincoln to assist local authorities with the investigation . Neighbours were shocked by the news . Most read in The US Sun One told Perth Now the woman is 'really nice , very pleasant, polite.' Ian Parrott, of South Australia Police, said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident. Argentina's Lucy Letby' in court after murdering 5 newborns & trying to kill 8 more in chillingly similar case to UK's baby killer "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It is understood the couple had recently moved in together. He continued: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." Parrot said the cause of death was yet to be determined and that further details could not yet be released as the victim's family hadn't been notified. The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and did not seek bail. She is expected to return to court in December. A suppression order is in place preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or details surrounding the man's death. That order is due for review by the court next week.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner's body is found in grisly scene
A FORMER reality TV star from Beauty and the Geek has been arrested and charged with murder after her partner's body was found in their house. Emergency services were called to the home in Port Lincoln, South Australia, to reports of a fire. 3 3 3 When they investigated, they found a man's body inside. The unnamed 34-year-old was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. She was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek, reports The Courier Mail. The social experiment programme brings together attractive women with nerdy men in a mansion. The victim and the suspect had been in a relationship together, South Australia Police confirmed. The woman refused bail and remains in custody. Major crime investigators and forensic officers were flown into Port Lincoln to assist local authorities with the investigation. One told Perth Now the woman is 'really nice, very pleasant, polite.' Ian Parrott, of South Australia Police, said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident. Argentina's Lucy Letby' in court after murdering 5 newborns & trying to kill 8 more in chillingly similar case to UK's baby killer "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It is understood the couple had recently moved in together. He continued: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." Parrot said the cause of death was yet to be determined and that further details could not yet be released as the victim's family hadn't been notified. The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and did not seek bail. She is expected to return to court in December. A suppression order is in place preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or details surrounding the man's death. That order is due for review by the court next week.
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner's body is found in grisly scene
The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act 'BEAUTY' MURDER ARREST Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner's body is found in grisly scene Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER reality TV star from Beauty and the Geek has been arrested and charged with murder after her partner's body was found in their house. Emergency services were called to the home in Port Lincoln, South Australia, to reports of a fire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found Credit: 9news 3 Forensic and major crime investigators were flown in to assist the local force Credit: 9news 3 Port Lincoln is a small town of just 15,000 people Credit: Google Maps When they investigated, they found a man's body inside. The unnamed 34-year-old was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. She was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek, reports The Courier Mail. The social experiment programme brings together attractive women with nerdy men in a mansion. read more in world news TRAM HORROR 7 injured as tram crashes into restaurant after 'taking turn at high speed' The victim and the suspect had been in a relationship together, South Australia Police confirmed. The woman refused bail and remains in custody. Major crime investigators and forensic officers were flown into Port Lincoln to assist local authorities with the investigation. Neighbours were shocked by the news. One told Perth Now the woman is 'really nice, very pleasant, polite.' Ian Parrott, of South Australia Police, said: "I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident. Argentina's Lucy Letby' in court after murdering 5 newborns & trying to kill 8 more in chillingly similar case to UK's baby killer "We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address." It is understood the couple had recently moved in together. He continued: "It is still very early stages of this investigation and it's likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today." Parrot said the cause of death was yet to be determined and that further details could not yet be released as the victim's family hadn't been notified. The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and did not seek bail. She is expected to return to court in December. A suppression order is in place preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or details surrounding the man's death. That order is due for review by the court next week.
Perth Now
14 hours ago
- Perth Now
Former Beauty and the Geek star charged over grisly alleged murder
A former reality TV star has been arrested and charged with murder following a grim discovery at a unit. The former Beauty and the Geek contestant is accused of brutally killing her partner. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Former Beauty and the Geek contestant charged over grisly alleged murder. Police spent the day at a property in Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula after the man's body was found inside, following a fire emergency on Thursday afternoon. 'I don't have any advice in relation to how long the man has been deceased. That will form part of our investigation,' SA Police State Operations Service Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott said. 'I'm not going to comment on the injuries of the deceased.' The accused — who cannot be named for legal reasons — once featured on Beauty and the Geek , a program where socially awkward men share a mansion with attractive women. Neighbours have been left shocked and reeling. They described the woman as 'really nice, very pleasant, polite.' The accused previously appeared on Beauty and the Geek. Credit: 7NEWS Police and forensics have spent the day at a Port Lincoln home where a man was allegedly murdered by a former reality TV star. Credit: 7NEWS The accused was arrested at the scene and taken to a local hospital, where she was charged with murder. She faced court on Friday via phone link and has been remanded in custody, having not applied for bail. It is understood she had recently moved in with the man she allegedly murdered. Police say the unit is a complex scene, but a court order has been placed over details of the case. Officers and forensics are expected to remain at the property well into the night as they continue their investigation. The accused will face court again at a later date.
