Murder charge laid after woman found dead inside ex's home

Christine Formosa Rakic, 53, was found dead at her ex-partner’s home in Rooty Hill about 8.30pm on Tuesday after a family member called police concerned about her welfare.

Rakic had died before police arrived.

Superintendent Steve Egginton from NSW Police said on Wednesday that Rakic had suffered “significant injuries”.

A 50-year-old man known to Rakic was found with injuries to his throat and arms.

He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition under police guard.

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Police have now charged the man with domestic-violence-related murder, contravening a prohibition or restriction in a domestic-violence-related apprehended violence order and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to face Mt Druitt Local Court via audio-visual link today.

A friend of Rakic described her as “wonderful and kind” while her family told 9News she was a “very good person” who didn’t deserve to die.

National Domestic Violence Service: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). If you are in immediate danger call triple zero (000).