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Police seek help from the public in relation to an alleged murder at New Town

May 21, 2026 12:01 pm in by Newsroom

Tasmania Police has put a call out to the public for information, after a woman’s body was found at a home at New Town in Hobart at the weekend.

Detectives believe the woman, aged in her 60s, had been dead for weeks before her body was discovered on Saturday afternoon.

A 56 year-old man has since been charged with her murder.

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Authorities now have permission from the woman’s family to release images from when she was last seen publicly on the 18th of March, as they work to put together a timeline of her final movements.

Supplied: Tasmania Police
Supplied: Tasmania Police

Detective Inspector David Gill says police believe the woman woman regularly attended the Glenorchy CBD and New Town areas, asking those who’ve seen, assisted, or had interactions with her, to get in touch.

Anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Nathan Hartnett at South East CIB on 131 444 and quote OR 805693. 

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Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. 

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