A woman was found stabbed to death in Melbourne overnight, and a man is in police custody. Authorities responded to a residence on Delatite Court in Vermont, a suburb of Melbourne, shortly before 10 p.m. on July 7, 2026. Upon arrival, officers discovered the 39-year-old woman deceased at the scene.
A 39-year-old man was apprehended by police. He received medical attention from paramedics before being transported to a hospital under police guard. Investigators believe the man and the woman were known to each other.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.