Husband to face court over domestic violence murder

He called for an ambulance before the woman was declared dead at the scene.

A crime scene was declared and police began searching for the woman's husband who wasn't at home, Detective Acting Inspector Jason Chetham told reporters on Monday.

He was found later the same day after suffering minor injuries in a traffic accident.

The man will face Mareeba Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with the domestic violence-related offence.

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