Man, 38, is charged with the stabbing murder of his mother, 69

  • Body was found at woman’s home in Werribee, Melbourne on Friday morning 
  • Police were today searching for the murder weapon in the surrounding area
  • Detectives interviewed woman’s 38-year-old son before laying the charges

A man has been charged with stabbing his 69-year-old mother to death.

The woman’s body was found at her home in Werribee, Melbourne on Friday morning.

Police were today searching for the murder weapon while detectives interviewed the woman’s 38-year-old son for hours before laying the charges.

Police (pictured) were today searching for the murder weapon while detectives interviewed the woman’s 38-year-old son for hours before laying the charges.

Investigators are now appealing for anyone who may have seen a silver Kia, small SUV type vehicle, on Black Forest Road in Wyndham Vale about 1.45pm on Thursday

Investigators are now appealing for anyone who may have seen a silver Kia, small SUV type vehicle, on Black Forest Road in Wyndham Vale about 1.45pm on Thursday

Investigators are now appealing for anyone who may have seen a silver Kia, small SUV type vehicle, on Black Forest Road in Wyndham Vale about 1.45pm on Thursday.

The vehicle is believed to have travelled past the Wyndham Vale reserve creek area.

Detectives would also like to speak with a young male and female, possibly aged in their teens, that appeared to be doing a door knock on Taworri Crescent around 3.15pm on Thursday.

The male was wearing dark-coloured long sleeve top and shorts, a cap and shoes.

The female has long hair and is wearing dark-coloured long sleeve top and pants.

Detectives do not believe the pair are involved but may have seen something. 

The woman's body was found at her home in Werribee, Melbourne on Friday morning.The woman’s body was found at her home in Werribee, Melbourne on Friday morning.

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