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Man Charged With Murder After Greenslopes Father Found Dead

Photo Credit: Facebook / Donald Robert Green

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged with murder after a father was found dead in his Greenslopes unit.

Read: Greenslopes Woman Faces Attempted Murder and Arson Charges

Ryan Clifford Nord, 40, of Moffat Beach, appeared in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, August 19, facing charges related to the death of 61-year-old Donald Robert Green. The victim’s body was found during a police welfare check at a unit on Vine Street, Stones Corner, around 1 am on Friday.

Green with his son, Dominic.
Photo Credit: Facebook / Donald Robert Green

Magistrate Chris Callaghan adjourned the case to November 1, with a brief to be prepared by October 14. Nord was remanded in custody until the next court date. Court documents revealed that Nord declined a mental health assessment at the Maroochydore Watch House.

Police believe the incident stemmed from an alleged altercation in the unit around 10 pm on Friday, August 9. Investigators have indicated that the two men were known to each other.

The victim, Donald Robert Green, has been remembered fondly by his family. His brother, Danny Green, shared heartfelt tributes, describing Donald as a man who “lived life to its fullest” and was “always helping anyone, especially the homeless.”

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Donald Green was a father to a teenage son and a cherished member of his extended family. Born in Papua New Guinea, he moved to Australia in 1974, where he became an integral part of the local community.

Published 19-August-2024

Greenslopes Woman Faces Attempted Murder and Arson Charges

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A 46-year-old woman from Greenslopes has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and arson following a harrowing incident in the early hours of July 12, 2024.

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Queensland Police reported that the woman allegedly set fire to a house while three occupants, including two children, were asleep inside.

The blaze was discovered at approximately 4 am in a residential property in Greenslopes. A 44-year-old man and two children, aged 12 and 9, were inside the house at the time of the incident. Fortunately, all three managed to escape without sustaining any injuries.

According to police statements, officers arrived at the scene and took the woman into custody. As a precautionary measure, she was initially transported to a local hospital. Following a thorough investigation, authorities formally charged her on Friday, August 9.

The accused Greenslopes woman now faces three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson, all classified as domestic violence offences.

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The woman has been denied bail. She is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday, August 10, where further details of the attempted murder and alleged arson case may come to light.

Authorities urge anyone experiencing family violence to report it to the police. Support services are available, including 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for general assistance and 13YARN (13 92 76) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals seeking help.

Published 10-August-2024