Barrister Alice McShera's chilling final post before she was found dead at 5-star Perth hotel as man charged with murder | 1NJD01J | 2024-05-01 05:08:01
THE chilling final social media post of barrister Alice McShera showed she was "loving life" before she was brutally murdered in her hotel room.
The body of the 34-year-old family law barrister was found at Crown Towers Perth, in Burswood, Australia on Monday morning.
Just hours before on Sunday, she had posted on Facebook to thank her best friend – a fellow lawyer she referred to as "Lawyer of the Year" – for the luxurious stay.
"Thanks to my bestie I'm spending the night before my next surgery at Crown Towers," she said. "Drinking Dom (Perignon champagne), watching old DVDs and loving life."
However, she would soon be killed in an alleged domestic violence incident.
Cameron John Pearson, 42, was charged with murder on Monday night by homicide squad detectives.
Police said Mr Pearson, who is understood to be Ms McShera's partner, sustained "serious self-inflicted injuries".
He was able to stand during his appearance at Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, however.
The Bibra Lake man had to be repeatedly asked if he understood the charge of murder against him, according to news.com.au.
Magistrate Stephen Butcher remanded Mr Pearson in custody to face Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on November 22.
Authorities sent a number of resources to Crown Towers, which is located within Perth's Crown Casino complex, after an alert was raised about a dead woman found inside her room about 11.10am.
St John Ambulance paramedics treated Ms McShera at the scene but she could not be saved.
Ms McShera allegedly suffered head injuries consistent with a "blunt instrument".
WA Police Inspector Geoff Desanges told media on Tuesday that Crown security staff checked on the hotel room after receiving a call from a concerned family member.
"A family member who was seeking to get hold of one of the people in that room had spoken to Crown Towers," he said.
"We're still to identify the full circumstances of the relationship, and what brought about the events of (Monday)."
Inspector Desanges added that there appeared to be a "passage of time" between Ms McShera being injured and police being called to the hotel.
Ms McShera was based at the Murray Chambers in Perth, who have paid tribute to the barrister.
Murray Chambers said everyone had been left "deeply shocked at the terrible news regarding our respected and much-loved colleague and friend".
"Alice was an experienced and very capable advocate who has been an integral part of the Murray Chambers family," the statement said.
"The profession will be the poorer for her loss. We feel keenly for Alice's family and friends at this time."
Clement and Co Family and Criminal Lawyers said they were "deeply shocked and saddened".
"A life senselessly taken in unimaginable circumstances," they said.
"Let us remember Alice not for the tragic circumstances of her passing, but for the positive impact she had on so many lives.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to Alice's family, friends and colleagues at Murray Chambers.
"We share in their grief and offer our unwavering support during this difficult time."
Law Society President Ante Golem and Bar Association President Brahma Dharmananda said: "On behalf of our respective associations and our members we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Ms McShera's family,"
Keegan Family Lawyers said in a social media post that Ms McShera had been "a strong woman, a powerful woman, an amazing barrister and lawyer."
"You fought for those who couldn't fight for themselves. You were a friend, a colleague and someone to aspire to. I cannot believe you have been taken from us.
"Our community will mourn your loss! You will be so missed. I am so sad."
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