A grim discovery was made in Melbourne’s south-east on Monday night when police found the bodies of a pregnant woman and a decapitated man inside a home in Mount Waverley.
Officers were called to a property on Adrienne Crescent just before 10pm following reports of loud yelling and concerns for the occupants’ welfare. Upon arrival, they found the 39-year-old woman, who was five months pregnant, and a 50-year-old man, both deceased.
The male victim was known to the woman and was living at the address where the bodies were found. Police confirmed the man had been decapitated, with his head reportedly placed on a spike at the scene.
A 34-year-old man, who was arrested shortly after at Westall train station in Clayton South, was found with blood on his shirt and no shoes. He was accompanied by two large dogs at the time. Authorities say the suspect is known to the victims but is currently of no fixed address.
Graffiti with cryptic messages such as “Karma is not a menu” and “meat is murder” was visible on the home’s exterior. Police are investigating whether these writings are linked to the murders.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas described the attack as targeted and urged anyone with information or footage from the area around Adrienne Crescent, Ferntree Gully Road, or Westall station to come forward.
Next of kin for both victims have been notified. Autopsies are scheduled to take place on Wednesday as the investigation continues.
No charges have yet been laid against the suspect, who remains in custody.
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