Naked man accused of butchering a woman, 30, in a random attack was released from a mental hospital just a DAY earlier
- Man found naked in bush and charged with murder was released from hospital
- Cara Hales, 30, was found dead after suffering serious injuries at home in Perth
- Jessie de Beaux, 23, was located by police near the scene and later arrested
- De Beaux was released from a mental hospital just a day before alleged killing
A man who was found naked and disoriented and later charged with the brutal slaying of a woman was released from a mental hospital just a day before the alleged stabbing attack.
Cara Hales, 30, was found dead after suffering serious injuries at her home in Munster in southern Perth on Friday.
Jessie de Beaux, 23, was located by police near the scene running naked through bush, and he was later charged with her murder.
De Beaux left Graylands Hospital in Mount Claremont in the city's west on Thursday - just a day before Ms Hales was allegedly murdered.
Cara Hales (pictured), 30, was found dead after suffering serious injuries at her home in Munster in southern Perth on Friday
Jessie de Beaux (pictured), 23, was located by police near the scene naked and disorientated, and he was later charged with her murder
De Beaux left Graylands Hospital (pictured) in Mount Claremont in the city's west on Thursday - just a day before Ms Hales was allegedly murdered
He was a voluntary patient at the mental health facility and it is unclear how long he was there for or why he left, the West Australian reported.
A review of patient release procedures has been ordered by mental health authorities in the wake of Ms Hales's death.
De Beaux allegedly forced his way inside Ms Hales's home in broad daylight before stabbing her.
Ms Hales's housemate discovered the horrific scene after the alleged stabbing and called emergency services about 12.10pm on Friday.
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Two hours later, police found de Beaux naked, disoriented and running through bush near Ms Hales's home.
North Metropolitan Health Service chief executive Robyn Lawrence said a 'thorough psychological assessment' is undertaken before patients are granted leave.
'All patients who have been appropriately clinically assessed as suitable for hospital discharge have the right to transition and reintegrate back into the community,' she said.
Ms Hales's (pictured) housemate discovered the horrific scene after the alleged stabbing and called emergency services about 12.10pm on Friday
Dr Lawrence said the North Metropolitan Health Service mental health team was assisting police.
Investigators have been told that Mr de Beaux was knocking off the doors of other homes near Ms Hales's residence asking for work.
They have also appealed for anyone with dash-mounted camera footage of Henderson Road and surrounding areas around the time of the alleged killing to come forward.
Ms Hales's devastated friend Cameron Douglas said he was feeling 'shocked' and 'angry' after learning of her death.
'Shocked, angry but most of all just sad to know you were taken from this earth. You were truly one of a kind. Much (love),' he posted to Facebook.
Ms Hales's cousin Kym Smith said 'words can't describe how I'm feeling at the moment' while sharing her own tribute.
De Beaux appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday charged with murder and appeared dishevelled, Nine Newsreported.
De Beaux (pictured) allegedly forced his way inside Ms Hales's home in broad daylight before stabbing her
Detective Senior Sergeant Sean Wright said there was no evidence that Ms Hales knew De Beaux.
'At this point in time we have not identified any link between the victim and the man,' he said.
An autopsy is expected to be carried out this week, and forensic police investigated her semi-rural property.
Neighbours reportedly found Ms Hales inside her home and were confronted by a 'gruesome' scene after hearing a commotion.
Ms Hales is understood to have recently returned to live in Perth after residing in a different part of Australia.
De Beaux will next face court in January 2019.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the WA North Metropolitan Health Service for comment.
De Beaux (left) was a voluntary patient at the mental health facility and it is unclear how long he was there for or why he left
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