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Man charged with murder over woman’s body found in central Launceston home

A German man has been charged with the murder of a 49-year-old woman discovered dead on Boxing Day in a home in central Launceston.
Key points:
- Two people from Germany were questioned over the woman’s death yesterday
- A 27-year-old-man was charged with murder and a 25-year-old-woman was released unconditionally
- The 49-year-old victim was found dead in the Wellington Street home
In a statement late on Monday, Tasmania Police detective inspector Craig Fox said the 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman had been arrested in relation to the alleged murder, but the woman was released unconditionally.
“The man was interviewed and charged with murder,” Mr Fox said.
Police were called to a Wellington Street home after the woman’s body was discovered…
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