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Death of woman found in livestock trough 'suspicious', police say

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Police in northern New South Wales are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found partially submerged in a livestock trough on a property near Terragon. The body was discovered around 11:20 am on Monday, and due to decomposition, identification has not yet been possible. Detectives have established a crime scene and plan to conduct a post-mortem examination this week to determine the cause of death and identify the victim. Inspector Matt Zimmer said the remote location and lack of nearby transportation suggest foul play.

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Story summary

On Monday around 11:20 am, police responded to a call about a body found partially submerged in a livestock trough on a property along Kyogle Road in Terragon, 20 kilometers south-west of Murwillumbah, northern New South Wales. The grim discovery was made by two trail bike riders in an area considered crown land. Authorities established the site as a crime scene and began forensic examinations to determine identity and cause of death. Inspector Matthew Zimmer from Tweed/Byron Police District stated that due to the body's location, decomposition, and lack of transportation evidence, they are treating the death as suspicious. The body is believed to be female but cannot yet be identified due to its condition.

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Topics

Murwillumbah New South Wales Terragon Tweed Heads Police Tweed/Byron Police District

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Crime Stoppers ORG · 1× Matt Zimmer PERSON · 1× Murwillumbah GPE · 1× New South Wales GPE · 1× Terragon GPE · 1× Tweed Heads Police ORG · 1× Tweed/Byron Police District ORG · 1× Zimmer PERSON · 1×

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"Due to the location fo the body, the remoteness of the area the absence of a vehicle or any other mode of transport, we are treating this death as suspicious," Inspector Zimmer said.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06

🔮 A crime scene was established overnight at the property, which is about 20 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah.

2026-10-06 · ABC News (AU)

Death of woman found in livestock trough 'suspicious', police say · assertive framing

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Police believe a body found partially submerged in a trough on a northern New South Wales property is female, but are unable to identify it due to decomposition. asserted

body → believe → decomposition

Police were called to the property on Kyogle Road at Terragon at about 11:20am on Monday. asserted

Police → call → Monday

Police said the body was found submerged in a tank used to treat livestock for ticks and other parasites. asserted

body → say → ticks

A crime scene was established overnight at the property, which is about 20 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah. asserted

which → establish → Murwillumbah

Detectives and specialist forensic police attended the property and examined the scene and the body. asserted

Detectives → attend → scene

Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer Crime Manager Tweed/Byron Police District said a full post-mortem would be needed to identify the body. " asserted

mortem → say → body

The body is believed to be that of a female, but due to the state of decomposition of that body I am unable to provide any further details," he said. asserted

he → believe → details

The body was found 300 metres off the road and down an overgrown track. asserted

body → find → track

"Due to the location fo the body, the remoteness of the area the absence of a vehicle or any other mode of transport, we are treating this death as suspicious," Inspector Zimmer said. asserted

Zimmer → treat → death

Emergency services planned to remove the body earlier today. asserted

services → plan → body

A post-mortem examination is set to be conducted this week to determine their identity and cause of death. asserted

examination → set → death

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. asserted

Anyone → urge → 000