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Qld man accused of girl’s murder in court
A 43-year-old man charged with murdering a four-year-old girl, who was found dead in a Brisbane home, has had his case briefly mentioned in court.
May 26, 2020
A Queensland man accused of murdering a four-year-old girl found dead in a Brisbane home has been remanded in custody.
Mark James Dunn, 43, was not required to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday when his case was briefly mentioned.
Police established a crime scene at the Cannon Hill home on Monday after the girl was found dead about 9.20am.
Officers cordoned off Bent Street in the eastern suburb as detectives tried to determine the cause of death.
Dunn’s case was adjourned and he will reappear in the same court on July 20.
On Monday morning, local residents posted on social media that about 10 police cars and two ambulances were at the home, which is near Cannon Hill Anglican College.
The school sent an email to parents advising them the street would be closed for the rest of the day and that alternative arrangements for school pick-up were being made.
“This morning an incident occurred in a residence in Bent Street close to CHAC Primary,” the email read.
“Should you hear of this incident through the media, please be assured that there is no reason to be fearful of any threat to the school and your children are safe and are being kept totally unaware of the police presence outside the college.”