The family was living in a social housing unit, which they had moved into around two years ago according to a neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous due to the police investigation.
The family was quiet and kept to themselves, the neighbour said.
The neighbour recalled an ambulance pulling into the driveway around 5am but otherwise did not hear anything overnight.
The woman’s death comes a little over a year since Cobram woman Emma Bates was found dead in her home.
John Torney, 40, who is alleged to have moved into Bates’ home in the weeks before her death, has been charged with negligent manslaughter and assault-related offences, including intentionally causing injury, several counts of assault, and breaching a court order.
A previous court hearing was told that Bates was violently assaulted, suffering serious injuries including bruising and a lump under her left eye, a large gash on the top of her head and cuts on her nose.
Torney has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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