94-year-old man charged with murder found deceased

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Publish date: Sunday, 14 July 2024, Publish time: 4:48pm

On Friday, 12 July 2024, a 94-year-old man was located deceased at Clare Holland House. 

On 29 April 2024, the 94-year-old was sentenced by the ACT Supreme Court to a term of imprisonment for the murder of his wife in 2023. At the time of his death, he was a sentenced prisoner. 

In April 2024, the man was transferred to a medical facility as he was suffering terminal cancer. 

There are no suspicious circumstances in relation to his death, and police will submit a report to the Coroner. 

 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au  

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