Husband allegedly stabbed to death by his nurse wife, 28, 'was knifed in the back with a 30cm blade while his terrified children were in the next room'
- Jean Louise Herholdt, allegedly stabbed her husband with a 30cm kitchen knife
- Sean Murray, 32, died after an alleged spat in Brisbane's suburbs on Wednesday
- His 28-year-old wife was charged with domestic violence murder after his death
- Police allege she stabbed him in the back while her children were in the home
Jean Louise Herholdt, 28, was interviewed by detectives and charged with one count of murder on Friday afternoon
A father was allegedly stabbed in the back by his wife while his children were in the next room.
Jean Louise Herholdt, 28, has been charged with murder over the death of her husband Sean Murray, 32, at their home in Brisbane.
She allegedly stabbed the father-of-three in the back with a 30cm kitchen knife in the property at Murrumba Downs on Wednesday morning.
Mr Murray died on the side of the road outside his house from stab wounds despite the best efforts of paramedics.
A third party is said to have closed the door to the bedroom to stop the children witnessing the row, the Courier Mail reported.
Police allege that Ms Herholdt (left) stabbed her partner (right) in the back with a 30 centimetre kitchen knife
Sean Murray, who worked at Lenard's Chicken, has two young daughters and a son. Pictured on his wedding day with wife Jean who has been charged with his murder
Herholdt, who works as a nurse, was hospitalised after the incident before charged by police.
She did not apply for bail after appearing at the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on Friday.
She was remanded in custody until her next court appearance in October.
Neighbours reported overhearing an alarming dispute before police arrived at the scene on Wednesday.
A woman was heard screaming 'not my baby, not my baby.'
Sean Murray and Jean Louise Herholdt shared a series of happy photographs to their social media pages
Denise Denton said she was outside when she heard a woman screaming, before police and paramedics swarmed the suburban street 20 minutes later.
'I didn't realise it was going to be this,' Ms Denton told the Courier Mail.
Sean Murray, who worked at Lenard's Chicken, has two young daughters and a son.
'There were police cars everywhere and that's when I thought it's something worse.'
Other alleged reports from nearby residents suggest the couple were known for regular verbal arguments.
*For 24-hour domestic violence support call the national hotline 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or MensLine on 1800 600 636.
Father-of-three Sean Murray, 32, died despite the efforts of paramedics. Pictured with his wife Louise, who has been charged with his murder
