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A woman from Dandenong, aged 53, has been missing since Thursday, causing concern among her family when she did not make the usual contact. Her sudden disappearance prompted local law enforcement to begin an investigation, which they have described as suspicious in nature.
In a significant development this afternoon, detectives from the Missing Persons Squad discovered a woman’s body near Little River Road and the Princes Freeway in Little River. A crime scene has been established in the area as authorities work to unravel the mystery surrounding the death.
While the body has yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing woman. This grim discovery has heightened the urgency of the investigation as detectives piece together the events leading up to her disappearance.
Meanwhile, a man from Patterson Lakes has been taken into custody in connection with the case. He is set to appear in court tomorrow for a bail hearing, as the investigation continues to unfold.
The Patterson Lakes man has been remanded in custody and will appear before the bail and remand court tomorrow.
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