Emergency services were called to Adams Flats Road<\/a> in Crichton around 6.10pm.<\/p>\nA woman was found deceased, and a second person was critically injured.<\/p>\n
Police said a man has been arrested and charged with the murder after a bedside hearing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“We understand this is a distressing event for the small community,” detective senior sergeant Nik Leigh said.<\/p>\n
“Police would like to reassure residents that officers are not searching for any other people in relation to the matter.”<\/p>\n
Friends and co-workers named the murdered woman as Jillian Clark, who worked at Clutha Vets in Milton.<\/p>\n
John Smart said he worked with Clark for about 30 years at different branches of the veterinarian practice. He said Clark had a keen interest in sheep health and production.<\/p>\n
“She was a highly respected vet, it’s a hell of a shock,” he said.<\/p>\n
The tight-knit Clutha Vets team would be heartbroken, as would farmers from Taieri to Milton, Smart said.<\/p>\n
“I know the whole community down there will be absolutely in mourning for the tragedy of losing Jillian. She was just a great lady, a great community member, and supported the farmers in particular.”<\/p>\n
A death notice described Clark as a much-loved family member who was tragically taken.<\/p>\n
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