Her death was deemed suspicious following postmortem results.

By Katharina Loesche

Katherin Sanowski was found dead in Bellbird Park.

A homicide investigation is underway following postmortem results into the death of a woman whose body was discovered inside a home last week.

Emergency services were called to a property on Beryl Ct in Bellbird Park, about 30 minutes south-west of Brisbane, about 11.30am on February 19 following reports of a disturbance in the street.

A short time later, officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) located the woman dead inside the residence.

Ipswich Detective Inspector Michael Manago said the woman had been identified as Katherine Sanowski, 42, from Springfield.

He confirmed the disturbance that prompted the police call involved a resident of the dwelling damaging property and interfering with traffic in the street.

A house on Beryl Ct remains cordoned off as detectives investigate a suspicious death.A house on Beryl Ct remains cordoned off as detectives investigate a suspicious death. Credit: 7NEWS Katherine Sanowski, whose death is now being treated as suspicious.Katherine Sanowski, whose death is now being treated as suspicious. Credit: Facebook

“We have conducted a postmortem which has identified some suspicious elements in regards to this death and as such we treat it like a homicide investigation,” Manago said.

“Our investigations suggest that the deceased had been in that dwelling for about two weeks, backdating to early February.”

A crime scene was declared.

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Police said a 34-year-old Bellbird Park resident was located nearby and taken to hospital, where they remain undergoing a medical assessment.

“At this stage has not been placed under arrest and yet to speak with police,” Manago said.

“The deceased had not been reported missing to the police.

“She wasn’t residing at that location, however was known to the occupant of that address.

“The dynamics of their relationship remain a key topic of our investigation.

“What I will say is that they were known to each other,” he added, stressing “there’s no previous reports of domestic violence between the parties involved.

“We don’t believe there’s anyone else involved, however we’re keeping an open mind.”

Ipswich Detective Inspector Michael Manago speaks about the investigation into the death of Katherine Sanowski.Ipswich Detective Inspector Michael Manago speaks about the investigation into the death of Katherine Sanowski. Credit: 7NEWS Katherine Sanowski, the 42-year-old woman found dead in Bellbird Park.Katherine Sanowski, the 42-year-old woman found dead in Bellbird Park. Credit: Facebook

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the Beryl Ct property in early February, or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam vision from the area, to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers.

Investigations are ongoing.