Homicide probe launched after man, 67, found dead at Queensland unit
A homicide investigation has been launched after a 67-year-old man was found dead at his home in Queensland.
John Patrick Hackett was found dead in his apartment on Gold Street in Mackay around 7.18pm on Saturday, November 9 following a welfare check by family members.
Police are appealing for help after a post-mortem examination showed evidence of an assault.
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An murder investigation has been launched into the death of a 67-year-old-man who was found dead in his home in Queensland.John Patrick Hackett was found dead in his apartment on Gold Street in Mackay around 7.18pm on Saturday, November 9 following a welfare check by family members. Google Maps
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Officers want speak to anyone who may have seen "any interaction or altercation" between Hackett and another person on the afternoon or evening of Tuesday, November 4.
They also want anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage of that day around Gold Street to get in touch.
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