The body of Jade Goodwin (pictured) was discovered on a vacant property at Tyabb, south-west of Melbourne
A body found buried in a shallow grave on a rural property south-west of Melbourne has been identified as a local father.
Jade Goodwin’s body was discovered in a paddock on the vacant property at Tyabb, an hour south-west of Melbourne, just after 9pm on Sunday.
Police – who have remained tight-lipped about the gruesome find – also discovered a pair of gloves and duct tape nearby, and are treating the death as suspicious.
Confirming the death of the local father, believed to be in his late 30s, Mr Goodwin’s family and friends took to Facebook to call on police to ‘find the people who took Jadey’s life’.
‘Jade Goodwin, what a man you were. I have just found this info about your body being found in Tyabb,’ one woman posted on Facebook.
‘You may be gone jade but far from forgotten my friend. I pray they find who took your life Jadey and when they do I pray justice is done.’
A body found on a rural property (pictured) on the outskirts of Melbourne on Sunday has been identified as belonging to local father Jade Goodwin
A black glove found in the driveway (pictured) has been marked as evidence as another glove and pieces of duct tape were collected in bags
Mr Goodwin’s family and friends took to Facebook to call on police to ‘find the people who took Jadey’s life’
Homicide detectives and forensic investigators were working at the scene on Monday morning as they look for clues around the driveway, through the grass and the property’s gate.
A black glove found in the driveway has been marked as evidence.
Officials were seen collecting pieces of duct tape from the area and a second glove was reportedly placed into an evidence bag at around 11am.
Local residents said the farm has been vacant for over one year with the abandoned plot becoming a waste land.
The property where Mr Goodwin’s body was buried is currently up for sale with a local real estate agent
Local residents said the farm has been vacant for over one year and the plot was becoming a waste land
The property is known as Alden Park and is currently listed for sale with L. Cooper Real Estate in Somerville.
‘The property is ideally suited for hobby farmer/horse enthusiast or horticulture production with a myriad of opportunities for the right buyer and includes large dam,’ the sale listing says.
The 11.7ha property was recently placed under contract according to a real estate sign out the front.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Homicide detectives and investigators were hunting for clues Monday morning