'Wonderful, kind' woman found dead in Sydney home, ex-husband in coma
A "wonderful and kind" woman has died in what is being investigated as a potential domestic violence incident in Sydney's west overnight.
Christine Formosa Rakic, 50, was found dead at her ex-partner's home in Rooty Hill about 8.30pm on Tuesday after a family member called police concerned about her welfare.
Rakic had died before police arrived.
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Christine Formosa Rakic was found dead in a Rooty Hill home on Tuesday night. Facebook
Superintendent Steve Egginton from NSW Police said Rakic had suffered "significant injuries".
Her ex-partner Dusan Rakic, also 50, was found with injuries to his arms.
He remains under police guard at Westmead Hospital.
Egginton said Mr Rakic is in a "critical but stable" condition but is in an induced coma.
"We don't have a lot of information at the moment based on the fact the two people (were) in the house at the time, one is deceased and the other is effectively in a coma," Egginton said.
Christine Formosa Rakic and her ex-partner Dusan Rakic. Supplied
He added Mr Rakic has had interactions with police in the past but "not a lot".
"There have been some light offences in the past in respect to the gentleman in hospital," he said.
Ms Rakic allegedly went to police earlier this year and Mr Rakic was charged with assault.
He was released on bail.
She was then granted an apprehended violence order.
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A crime scene was established at the Rooty Hill home. 9News
Neighbours say they heard screaming and running at the property.
"I've never seen this happen around here before and I've been here for over 40 years," one said.
Another said: "My brother was there, he said he heard a loud scream from next door.
"He said, 'It's a woman, a woman's voice.'"
A friend of Ms Rakic has described her as "wonderful and kind" as they and her family mourn her loss.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Egginton said one line of inquiry is domestic violence.
"Sadly it looks like this may be the case," he said.
National Domestic Violence Service: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). If you are in immediate danger call triple zero (000).
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