Man, 29, charged with murder of twin brother ‘found dead in backyard’ of their Perth home

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his twin brother after a body was found in a backyard in Perth’s south.

Ashley Grillo, 29, faced court via audio link from Fiona Stanley Hospital, where he remains under police guard following the discovery of his twin’s body at their Orelia home.

The Northbridge Magistrates court heard there was significant concern for his mental health.

Grillo is currently being restrained to his hospital bed for the safety of staff and officers.

The 29-year-old is accused of killing his twin brother at their property, with his body found in the backyard on Thursday afternoon.

“All I can say is, it is incredibly shocking,” state government minister John Carey said.

“I think it’s shocked the local community but we do now need to see the police follow through.”

For the third day in a row, a police presence remained at the Nye Way home, where they were called to at about 2.20pm on Thursday, after another family member made the grim find.

Aerial footage captured on Friday revealed a dug-up backyard at the home where the brothers lived, where the 29-year-old man was found dead following a welfare check.

It’s alleged the man had suffered critical injuries, and it’s believed he may have been there for days, police said.

“I can confirm that the male did have some obvious injuries, however the exact nature of those injuries I’m unable to go onto at this stage,” Acting Detective Superintendent Jessica Sicuro said on Friday.

Rubbish bins were emptied and objects were carried away in evidence bags during the search of the property.

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Detectives revealed several edged weapons were seized, along with other items, which are now being forensically examined as they investigate the alleged family violence homicide.

“This is a tragic incident and the family are heavily distressed, and we are providing them with support,” Sicuro said.

Neighbours told 9News the home had recently been sold and those living there had largely “kept to themselves”.

Grillo will face court again next Friday, and it’s understood he will then be shifted to a specialist mental health facility.

If you or someone you know is seeking mental health support or information, call or visit Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In the event of an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).