Woman charged with manslaughter of Brisbane man found dead in Cairns
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter as part of a major investigation into the death of a Brisbane man found dead on a business trip in far north Queensland.
Police discovered 52-year-old Anthony Brady's body in a Cairns hotel about 4pm on Friday, one day after he was due back in the state capital.
Brisbane man Anthony Brady was found dead in a Cairns hotel.Credit:Queensland Police Service
Detectives released images of a 32-year-old woman on Saturday, saying they believed she was the last person to see Mr Brady and might have held important information about his movements.
A police spokesman said she was found at an address in the Cairns suburb of Manoora before 11am on Sunday and was assisting with inquiries.
On Sunday afternoon, police said she had been charged with one count of manslaughter and would appear at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday.
On Saturday, Detective Acting Inspector Jason Smith had described the woman as being "of interest" but "not a suspect".
Mr Brady had left Brisbane last Monday to audit petrol stations in the region. Family raised the alarm after he failed to return on Thursday as planned.
His disappearance sparked a major police probe and state crime command homicide squad detectives travelled to Cairns on Friday night.
Mr Brady was found dead at the Sunshine Tower Hotel, three streets away from the Cairns Plaza Hotel Mr Brady had been staying at.
Investigations into the death continue.