Woman, 24, charged with murder after man and daughter die in Queensland shed fire
A woman has been charged with murder after a man and his daughter died in a shed fire in southern Queensland.
Todd Mooney, 54, and his daughter Kirra, 10, were found dead after fire tore through a large shed at their home on Fenwicks Road in Biggenden about 12.20pm on December 20.
Queensland Police charged the 24-year-old Maryborough woman with two counts of murder and one count of arson today, after earlier asking the public for assistance.
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Todd Mooney and his daughter Kirra, 10, were found dead after fire tore through a large shed at their home in Biggenden. Nine
Mooney, a baker, had been due to marry his long-term partner at the property just a week after the fire.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Pettiford said he could not comment on what led to the arrest but added three people had come forward to assist with their investigation.
"We don't believe that she was known to either of the deceased, or Rebecca, Todd's fiancée," he said.
"We still have a hell of a lot of work to do, and it's all quite sensitive."
Pettiford confirmed the woman went to school in Biggenden.
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The bodies of Mooney and his daughter were found in the charred remains of the shed. 9News
Police and SES volunteers have been combing the area for clues.
"We have conducted numerous searches with the SES both at the scene of the fire but also at the Isis Highway over a number of days, we are in fact still searching."
He said police divers were searching a body of water in Ban Ban Springs today.
"We have found some items of interest but, again, I can't comment on the nature of those items," he said.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
"As you can see from the damage that was done, the building was completely burned to the ground, which makes our forensic examination quite difficult," he said.
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Officers are urging anyone who may have seen a white wagon with a distinctive solar panel on the roof to contact police. Queensland Police
Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen a white Holden Barina wagon with a distinctive solar panel on the roof, driving on December 20, to contact police.
"We believe that that vehicle was driven by the accused from Biggenden to Ban Ban Springs between 10am and 2pm," Pettiford said.
The 24-year-old is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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