WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a person who has died.
A 37-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his former partner in what police have described as a confronting case of alleged domestic violence.
The 35-year-old mother had suffered horrific injuries but police did not believe a weapon was involved.
On Wednesday, Peter Damjanovic appeared in Perth Magistrates Court charged with Woodley’s murder.
He was not required to enter a plea and was remanded in custody to return to court on August 30.
On Tuesday, Inspector Geoff DeSanges said first responders were faced with a “horrific, confronting scene”.
“A woman lost her life last night through extreme violence,” he said.
“Violence of any nature, especially against women, children or other vulnerable victims is unacceptable.
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“Family and domestic violence is a scourge in our community.
“This violence must stop, everyone has a right to feel safe, especially in their home.”
DeSanges described Woodley’s connection to her alleged killer as a complex domestic relationship.
He said the man had lived at the Bedford home “off and on over a period of time”.
Members of Woodley’s family were expected to speak at a media conference later on Wednesday.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
