Detectives investigating the deaths of a man and girl in a shed fire at Biggenden last week have launched a homicide investigation under Operation Uniform Belisama.
Officers were called to reports of a fire at the Fenwicks Road property around 12.20pm,Tuesday December 20 with preliminary investigations identifying human remains in the shed.
Investigators believe the remains to be that of 54-year-old Todd Mooney and his 10-year-old daughter Kirra, who resided at the property.
A crime scene was declared and following scientific examination, investigators believe the fire to be deliberately lit.
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have attended the scene today to conduct a search on a neighbouring paddock while detectives continue their enquiries.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time is urged to contact police.
Earlier release:
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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