Lockridge death: Gruesome details reveal man found dead inside home was bound, blindfolded & wearing collar

A 45-year-old man found dead inside his Lockridge home is believed to have been bound, blindfolded and was wearing a collar when he was discovered. The father’s body was discovered inside his Diana Crescent home in suspicious circumstances about 3.45pm on Monday. Homicide detectives are now investigating the circumstances around the man’s death which police believe was “not a random incident”. A person known to the man alerted emergency services after finding him dead inside the home the next day. Police do not have anyone in custody. “This does not appear to be a random incident, so we don’t believe there’s any ongoing risk to the community. However, we are asking for anyone to come forward who may know something about it,” WA Police Insp. Geoff DeSanges said. Insp. DeSanges would not detail the nature of the injuries the man suffered, but ruled out reports a firearm was involved. “There are circumstances that are evident at the crime scene that give us rise to suspect that there was third-party involvement,” he said. “The investigation is in its very early stages, and the homicide squad is appealing for support from the community — anyone who may have information, certainly any vision, to please come forward.” Insp. DeSanges said the deceased man was not previously known to police. Homicide detectives arrived at the property around 7pm on Monday night with forensics not far behind. They worked at the home into the night and remained at the scene on Tuesday. Forensic officers at one point paid special attention to a laptop. Police also entered the backyard of the home next door. Neighbours on the street had no inkling of what may have happened and were shocked by the heavy police presence on Tuesday morning. Marisha Taylor said the incident had shaken up people in the area. “It was just a bit of shock to see something like this happen in a little suburb when it is very friendly,” she said. “It’s a family area, so it’s a shock to know something like this has happened around here … with little kids around, right next to the day care, too. Another neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, said “usually nothing happens on this street”. “It’s pretty quiet, there’s no crime, so yeah, it’s surprising to see all these police,” she said. Another neighbour said he saw police line the streets on Monday afternoon, and people were sitting on the road crying. “I asked them if they were OK, but they just gave a thumbs up … they were crying, cuddling, and supporting each other,” the neighbour said. Detectives are expected to remain at the scene for a few days. Anyone with dash-cam footage or CCTV near Diana Crescent and the surrounding area between 8.40am on Sunday and 3.45pm on Monday should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.