(Sydney,December 28,2025) – A 47-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of a 38-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man in Quakers Hill,Australia,on Sunday.
A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing his former partner and her acquaintance, resulting in two deaths and a police investigation into a domestic violence incident.
- A 38-year-old woman, identified as Anaseini Waqavuki, was found dead in her home after suffering multiple stab wounds.
- A 30-year-old man was critically injured in the same incident and later died in hospital.
- Police have charged a 47-year-old man, known to the victim, with two counts of murder.
Anaseini Waqavuki was discovered with multiple stab wounds in the kitchen of her home on Illabo Street, Quakers Hill, after emergency services were called to the scene just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, according to police.
A 30-year-old man was found on the footpath near the home suffering from stab wounds to his stomach and hands. He was transported to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition, where he died around 9 a.m., police said.
The 47-year-old suspect was arrested upon arrival at Blacktown Police Station at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday and was afterward charged with two counts of murder that evening, authorities stated.
Did you know?– Domestic violence is a leading cause of death for women in Australia, with rates increasing in recent years. Support services are available.
Domestic Violence Suspected
Investigators believe the 47-year-old man and Waqavuki had a previous relationship. Superintendent Jason Joyce from Riverstone Police Area Command said, “At this stage, it would appear to be a domestic violence incident.”
A neighbor, Wayne Spalding, described Waqavuki as a pleasant person, stating she always waved to him when he walked his dog past her home.
“At this stage, it would appear to be a domestic violence incident,” said Superintendent Jason Joyce from Riverstone Police Area Command.
Pro tip– If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out for help. Numerous organizations offer confidential support and resources.
The 47-year-old man was known to police and was refused bail. He is scheduled to appear bef