The Maroubra community is mourning the loss of Christine Dawson, a 66-year-old grandmother whose death has prompted a comprehensive police investigation.
Detectives from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad have launched Strike Force Nain to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Circumstances of the Incident
Ms. Dawson was found deceased on Monday morning in her Astoria Circuit apartment, a public housing complex where she had been a long-time resident. Shortly after the discovery, a 55-year-old man named Shane Tucker was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station.
While Tucker was charged with breaching an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) against Ms. Dawson, police have not directly linked him to her death at this stage. He was refused bail and appeared briefly at Waverley Local Court on Tuesday, choosing not to apply for release.
Background of the AVO
Court documents reveal that an AVO was finalized in June, designed to protect Ms. Dawson. The order prohibited Tucker from:
- Approaching or being in Ms. Dawson’s company within 12 hours of consuming alcohol or illicit drugs
- Coming within 200 metres of her home or workplace
Family’s Statement
Ms. Dawson’s daughter, Tamara Dawson, shared that her mother was a loving grandmother who adored her five grandchildren. She described her mother as having “a beautiful soul and spirit.”
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are conducting a thorough investigation, which includes:
- Examining the crime scene
- Interviewing residents of the nearby units
- Searching through rubbish bins for potential evidence
- Awaiting results of a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death
Tucker is scheduled to return to court next week as the investigation continues.
The Eastern Beaches community remains on edge as authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding Ms. Dawson’s tragic death.
Published 19-November-2024