QLD:Murder accused handed himself in

AAP General News (Australia)
08-05-2010
QLD:Murder accused handed himself in

A man has been charged with the murder of a Cairns mother after handing himself in to police.

24-year-old MARK ANDREW WHITEHOUSE .. of Kewarra Beach .. has been charged with murdering
LEANNE NICOLE MAYHEW .. also 24 .. at her Cairns home early yesterday.

A neighbour found Ms MAYHEW'S body around 3.50am and contacted emergency services ..

but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say she suffered multiple wounds but haven't confirmed the cause of her death.

Regional Crime Coordinator Detective Inspector JOHN HARTWELL says police are searching
for a knife which was used in the attack.

Det Insp HARTWELL says WHITEHOUSE and Ms MAYHEW were "friends" but weren't in a relationship
and didn't live together.

WHITEHOUSE was due to face court today but his appearance was excused on the request
of his lawyer.

He's been remanded in custody and the matter was adjourned until September 30 for mention.

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