Man charged with murder over Maryborough acquaintance death
A 45-year-old man has been charged. He is accused of murdering Alan Thomas Christi. Christi was found dead on October 7.
Christi was found unresponsive on Slaughterhouse Rd near Maryborough Cemetery early on October 7. Police believe he suffered blunt force injuries.
The fatal assault likely happened between midnight and when emergency services arrived. The accused and victim were acquaintances.
Police say excessive blunt force was used. They are still investigating the motive.
No witnesses saw the assault. CCTV footage from nearby properties helped the investigation.
The accused appeared by video link in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He was remanded in custody pending further court dates.
- Alan Thomas Christi, 41
- Victim age
- Between midnight and 6.52am, October 7
- Assault window
Why it mattersA homicide investigation has resulted in a charge. The accused remains in custody. Police continue working to establish why the killing happened.
AustraliaA serious violent crime in Queensland has been acted on by police, with the accused remanded in custody.
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