Her final text contained just a single word, but it haunts Jean Hanlon's (pictured) family to this day. 'Help', the message read.

A man’s body has been found inside a home prompting an investigation by homicide detectives. 

Emergency services made the grim discovery after they were called to a Felix Crescent address in Ringwood, in Melbourne‘s east, at 1.35am on Wednesday.

A team of forensic investigators followed, gathering evidence as police try to piece together what happened. 

Emergency services made the grim discovery of a body inside a home in Melbourne's east early on Wednesday morning

Emergency services made the grim discovery of a body inside a home in Melbourne's east early on Wednesday morning

Emergency services made the grim discovery of a body inside a home in Melbourne’s east early on Wednesday morning

A team of forensic investigators followed, gathering evidence as police try to piece together what happened to the man found deceased inside the Ringwood home

A team of forensic investigators followed, gathering evidence as police try to piece together what happened to the man found deceased inside the Ringwood home

A team of forensic investigators followed, gathering evidence as police try to piece together what happened to the man found deceased inside the Ringwood home

Homicide Squad detectives are now appealing for public assistance to determine the events surrounding the man’s death.

‘The exact circumstances are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing,’ a police spokeswoman said.

‘Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.’

Local James Fricker described the street as quiet and said the commotion was ‘out-of-character’ for the area.

‘I’ve never known something like this so close to home before,’ he said.

‘It’s a very quiet street apart from the bus strip. It’s sad, it’s very sad, it’s horrible.’

Mr Fricker said he had been walking his dog when he noticed the police vehicles parked outside the house. 

Individuals can make a confidential report on the Crime Stoppers website or can call 1800 333 000.

Victorian police were called to the Felix Road address at 1.35am on Wednesday morning

Victorian police were called to the Felix Road address at 1.35am on Wednesday morning

Victorian police were called to the Felix Road address at 1.35am on Wednesday morning