Hispanic Female Found Murdered on Northern Highway

Reports into 7NEWS late this evening say that a woman has been found murdered near mile 12 on the Northern Highway. Police got the call around 5:00 pm and found the 20-year-old Hispanic - whose name has not been released - stabbed to the neck and with her legs bound. She was only partially clothed - and evidence at the scene indicates that some of her clothing has been ripped. There is also evidence of forced entry into the home as police found a backdoor open.