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Logan woman Cassandra Joy Torrens charged with murder of her son, Jakob Michael Casey
A woman has been charged with the murder of her son after they were both found semiconscious at a house south of Brisbane, and he later died.
Cassandra Joy Torrens, 40, faced court on Wednesday over the alleged murder of 18-year-old Jakob Michael Casey.
Queensland police said emergency services were called to a home at Marbura Court in Daisy Hill on May 30.
The pair were found semiconscious and were taken to Logan Hospital, then placed in induced comas.
Police said Ms Torrens recovered on June 1, but her son, who lived with disability, died three days later, on June 4.
Ms Torrens was initially charged with attempted murder, and the charge was upgraded to murder following Jakob's death.
Police confirmed it was being treated as a domestic-related incident.
Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Cunningham said a crime scene had been established at the Logan home.
"Our investigators have worked methodically to gather evidence and support the victim's extended family through this complex and confronting investigation.
"Our thoughts are with the young man's loved ones and those in the community who continue to grieve this loss."
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A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said police needed to consider "a number of sensitivities … which required investigators to exercise discretion in releasing details at the time of the initial attempted murder charge".
"This approach was taken to protect the privacy and welfare of those involved, particularly while both people involved remained in hospital," they said.
"As this matter is now before the courts, police will not be commenting further on this investigation."
The matter was mentioned at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Wednesday and adjourned to August 20.
Ms Torrens was remanded in custody.
