Mother killed at home in suspected domestic violence attack
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A manhunt is underway for a suspect wanted in connection with the domestic violence murder of a woman north of Sydney. The 39-year-old mother of three was killed at home, with her child’s screams alerting neighbours. Her partner remains on the run.
Breakdown
- Rukaya Lake, a 39-year-old mother of three, was found dead in her Kearsley home after a domestic dispute.
- Police believe her boyfriend of four months, Christopher James McLoughney, is responsible for her death, which occurred in front of one of her children. 7s
- The child present at the incident sought help from neighbors and has provided information to police. 24s
- McLoughney, who has a prior firearms conviction, is currently evading police and may be armed. 1m 14s
- Authorities note a rising trend in domestic violence cases in New South Wales, especially in regional areas. 1m 43s