Revealed: Woman, 42, who was found face down in a pool of blood in an apartment block as her husband is questioned and released without charge
- Erin Gilbert, 42, found dead in Merrylands unit
- Man released by police without charge
- Strike force will investigate Erin’s death
A woman found dead in a pool of blood inside her home has been identified as a special strike force investigates the Easter tragedy.
Emergency services were called to a unit in Merrylands in western Sydney late Sunday night in relation to welfare concerns for a woman.
When police arrived at the address, they found the body of the woman who has since been identified as Erin Gilbert, 42.
A crime scene was established, which was extensively examined by specialist forensic police on Monday.
A man, 38, believed to be Ms Gilbert’s husband, who also lived at the home, spoke to police and was released without charge.
Detectives have launched Strike Force Trevelyan to get to the bottom of the tragedy, and are set to hold a press conference this afternoon.
Police released a photo of Erin Gilbert(pictured) as a strike force investigation into her death in Merrylands was launched
Ms Gilbert’s body has been discovered face down in a pool of blood inside a unit block (forensic police pictured)
Police shared a photo of Ms Gilbert on behalf of her grieving family who have requested privacy.
It’s believed Ms Gilbert’s body was found on a bed and the incident is being treated as a homicide.
Forensic officers swarmed the unit block on Monday, and were seen taking swabs of the metal balcony railing and the inside of the doorway.
A rainbow, round rug hung over the railing, while the balcony was cluttered by other items, including a telescope, a wooden jewellery box and a number of plastic tubs.
The group, dressed in blue hazmat suits, sealed a number of items from the home into brown evidence bags as uniformed officers watched on.
One bag was marked ‘mascara found next to deceased on bed in bedroom’, and stacked against the wall of the unit block with at least five others.
Strike Force Trevelyan has been set up to investigate Erin Gilbert’s death. Pictured are police at the crime scene on Monday
Officers were also seen closely inspecting the open entrance area under the apartment, with one holding a bloodsoaked sock.
It’s understood sheets and a doona in the home were also stained with blood.
Police have established a crime scene at the address, and investigations are underway to determine the woman’s cause of death.
It is understood Ms Gilbert’s body was found on a bed and the incident is being treated as a homicide
