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Two Homicide Investigations Launched After Separate Deaths in Victoria Suburbs

A suspect has been charged in the Alfredton case, while the Glenroy death remains under active investigation with no suspects identified.

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A man has been charged following a death in Alfredton on Monday. Picture by Adam Spencer
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An investigation is underway in Alfredton after the death of a man. File picture

Overview

  • Two men, aged in their twenties and seventies, were found dead within four hours in Glenroy and Alfredton, triggering separate homicide investigations.
  • The Glenroy victim was discovered during a welfare check, while the Alfredton victim was found following reports of a disturbance.
  • Bayden McKinnon, a man in his thirties, has been charged with the murder of the 70-year-old Alfredton resident and is currently in custody.
  • Investigators are exploring whether the Alfredton death resulted from an armed robbery and involved a fatal stabbing during a confrontation.
  • The Glenroy case remains open, with authorities conducting forensic investigations and appealing to the public for information.