Brisbane Woman Found Dead in Stabbing, Suspect Arrested at Airport

A 40-year-old man known to the victim was detained at Brisbane International Airport as police investigate the fatal stabbing of a 79-year-old woman.

The 79-year-old victim was discovered unresponsive with serious stab wounds in the front yard of a home on Chestnut Place, The Gap, Brisbane, on March 24, 2025.
A neighbor alerted authorities, leading to a large police response involving helicopters and sniffer dogs in the area.
A 40-year-old man, known to the victim but not her partner, was arrested at Brisbane International Airport following a coordinated operation involving local and federal police.
Investigators allege the weapon used in the attack was left at the scene, and the suspect's motives remain under examination.
No charges have been filed yet, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.