A major manhunt is underway for a double killer after a Melbourne couple were found stabbed to death in their suburban home on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say workmates of 60-year-old Cheryl Adamson came to her Murrumbeena home on Wednesday when she didn't show up for work.
They found her body and the body of her 65-year-old husband, Robert, inside the back of the home at 12:45pm.
Cheryl and Robert Adamson. Photo: 7News.
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve McIntyre says both had been viciously assaulted with a knife, or possibly some kind of blunt weapon.
He said there were “no obvious signs” of forced entry and “no evidence” the couple was involved in a murder-suicide.
"It is quite a brutal scene," he told reporters outside the home.
"We don't know what is behind these two deaths,"
“They’ve both been assaulted. It’d appear there may have been a weapon used."
Police scan a nearby park for clues. Photo: 7News.
Neighbours say the couple had been living there for 40 years, and described them as a "loving couple".
“It’s just devastating,” said Colleen Hemming, who added that the devoted couple were always willing to lend a hand to those in need.
“No one deserves to die like this.”
Neighbour Ted Fentiman said he last spoke to Robert on Tuesday after walking his dog.
“It’s a big shock to anybody to come home and find your neighbours have died,” he said.
“Rob and Cheryl were a lovely couple. I can’t imagine who would’ve possibly done this.”
Cheryl and Robert Adamson with their son, who has been questioned by police. Photo: 7News.
It's believed their son may have been staying there but he wasn't home on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Police have spoken with him but stressed he is not a suspect.
“He’s assisting us with our inquiries,” Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyre said.
“At this point he is not a suspect.”
Police say there are no suspects at this stage of the investigation. Photo: 7News.
There were no obvious signs of a break-in, and no evidence the deaths were a murder-suicide, police said.
Detectives have never been to the home before.
A park was searched across from the suburban home just before rain set in.
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