Mill Park murder: Estranged husband charged with murder of Elaine Pandilovski
The estranged husband of a woman found dead at her home in Melbourne's north-west has faced court charged with her murder.
Zoran Pandilovski, 45, is accused of murdering his wife Elaine Pandilovski at her Mill Park home, where she lived with their 10-year-old son.
The family of Mrs Pandilovski were in court as the man she was married to for more than 15 years appeared before a magistrate.
Elaine and Zoran Pandilovski. Supplied
The mother's body was discovered hidden under the house after police conducted a welfare check at her home in Hawkes Drive in Mill Park just before 9.30pm on Tuesday.
The Epping man is accused of killing the special needs teacher.
He has also been charged over a head-on crash after the alleged murder more than 50km away at Mount Cottrell, which led to two people being hospitalised. It is the first time Mr Pandilovksi has ever faced court.
The brother and elderly mother of the alleged killer sat on the opposite side of the courtroom.
Police revealed detectives seized electronic exhibits and 20 items of evidence located at the crime scene.
The couple's 10-year-old child, who lives with autism, was not at the house when his father allegedly murdered his mother.
Mrs Pandilovski has been described as "beautiful and caring".
Mr Pandilovski's lawyers said he had serious mental health issues and also needed to see a nurse for his diabetes medication.
He will return to court in November.
Family mourn mother's death
Mrs Pandilovski has been remembered as a dedicated mother, a loving daughter and a special needs aide who dedicated her life to supporting children.
She lived in her Mill Park home for 15 years.
Mrs Pandilovski's loved ones rushed to her home after she failed to turn up to work.
They could not find her, but police found her body underneath the house 11 hours later.
The woman killed inside her Mill Park home in Melbourne's north-east has been identified as mother Elaine Pandilovski. Nine
Devastated loved ones returned to the scene yesterday and others paid tribute to the mother online.
"Your life was taken from us and we couldn't help," her aunt wrote.
"Our hearts will never be the same."
Mrs Pandilovski worked as a special needs teacher at a local primary school and Mr Pandilovski was her high school sweetheart.
The pair had been estranged for at least a year and were living at different properties.
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