Investigations are continuing after the bodies of two people were found in a home south of Coffs Harbour yesterday.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to a house on South Boambee Road, Boambee, about 5.15pm (Friday 26 September 2025), after the bodies of a man and a woman were found.
The woman has been identified as being aged 61 and lived at the home with her husband.
The man – who is yet to be formally identified – is believed to have been aged in his 60s and was visiting the couple.
Coffs/Clarence PD Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Peter O'Reilly, said Strike Force Yarnko has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
"Local detectives are being assisted by State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, and we are appealing to anyone with information they believe relevant to this investigation to contact Coffs Harbour Police," Det Insp O'Reilly said.
"Initial information provided to investigators indicates the deceased man was a family friend who had been staying with the couple only a matter of days.
"While the investigation is very much in its early stages, we have no evidence there is anyone else involved in these deaths; however, we will be keeping an open mind as we progress our inquiries.
"At this point in the investigation we do not believe there is any current threat to the local community in relation to this incident.
"Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers," Det Insp O'Reilly said.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
