Twin brother arrested after body found buried in backyard

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 10:31 · Archive

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after his twin brother's body was found buried in a backyard in Orelia, Western Australia.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after his twin brother's body was discovered buried in the backyard of their home on Nye Way in Orelia on Thursday. Police were alerted to the property at about 2.20pm after another family member arrived and raised welfare concerns.

Detective A/Superintendent Jessica Securo of the major crime division said officers found the body with serious fatal injuries. The arrested man, also 29, is receiving treatment in hospital. No charges have been laid as the investigation remains in its early stages.

Police are investigating whether the death resulted from a prolonged domestic violence attack. Detective A/Superintendent Securo said officers were examining if the body had been buried for a number of days, though she emphasised the exact timeframe and circumstances were still under investigation. Police confirmed they seized no firearms but located edged weapons that will be examined to determine if they were used in the incident. Police said there is no ongoing risk to the wider community.

How it is being reported

• Orelia homicide investigation: Man arrested after twin brother found dead, buried in backyard of Nye Way homeDetectives are investigating the gruesome theory that a man was murdered in a prolonged domestic violence attack by his twin brother before his body was found days later buried in the backyard of their home.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 09:48
• Orelia homicide investigation: Man arrested after twin brother found dead, buried in backyard of Nye Way homeDetectives are investigating the gruesome theory that a man was murdered in a prolonged domestic violence attack by his twin brother before his body was found days later buried in the backyard of their home.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 08:16

In this story: Orelia · Jessica Securo · Nye Way

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