Homicide squad launch murder probe as woman, 69, found dead in WA house

A murder probe has been launched after a 69-year-old woman was found dead in Albany in Western Australia.

At 3.10pm yesterday, emergency services were called to a house on Burville Street in the city after the woman was found unresponsive, WA police said.

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She was confirmed dead.

A 50-year-old man, who police believe knew the woman, is helping homicide detectives with their inquiries.

Investigations continue.

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