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New Zealander Kate Bell is believed to have been killed by her boyfriend in Melbourne, Australian media reported.
A New Zealand woman described as a “kind soul” was killed in Melbourne by her boyfriend, Australian media reported.
The body of Kate Bell, 31, was found in a Melbourne apartment over the weekend, according to the Herald-Sun.
Her boyfriend, Rahul Patel, 29, is alleged to have murdered her. His body was also found by police near the apartment in Richmond, Melbourne, on Saturday 10 October.
Bell, believed to be from Christchurch, was working as an executive assistant at construction consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall at the time of his death.
His employer Tony Moleta told him Stuff that Bell would be remembered as someone who had a kind soul and never said a bad word about anything or anyone.
“She always strived to achieve the best result for everyone around her and our lives will be better for having met her.”
Bell was working as Moleta’s executive assistant and another director at RLB at the time of her death.
“Kate was an enthusiastic and valued member of our team, enjoying the life that had been created here in Melbourne,” said Moleta, who said “we would all miss her” at the company.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said they were aware of the deaths of two New Zealanders in Melbourne. No further information was provided for privacy reasons.
According to the Herald-SunBell began a relationship with Patel only a few months ago and there were concerns about his mental health.
A family friend told the Herald-Sun it was an “extremely difficult and painful time” for them.
Victoria police were investigating the death.
In a statement to StuffMoleta said they didn’t want Bell’s “tragic death to be just a statistic.”
“We are eager to make sure Kate is respected and given the position she deserves,” he said.
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