Husband Accused of Killing Partner and Their 11-Month-Old Baby – Police Found the Bodies While Checking on Him After He Was Run Over Nearby
In a tragic and shocking incident that has deeply shaken the local community south of Brisbane, 37-year-old Kate Paterson and her 11-month-old daughter were found dead inside their family home in Belivah, Queensland, Australia.The horrific discovery was made by Queensland Police on the morning of March 18, 2026, when officers attended the residence on a welfare check. They had been called to the scene after a man—later identified as Kate’s partner, Blake Seers—was struck by a vehicle nearby on the Bruce Highway and seriously injured.
Police rushed to the home to notify the family of the accident, only to uncover the devastating scene of a double homicide.Both Kate Paterson and her infant daughter had suffered fatal injuries consistent with a violent attack. The exact cause of death remains under forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation.Blake Seers, who was hospitalized in a stable but serious condition following the road accident, was taken into custody directly from his hospital bed. He now faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths, with authorities classifying the incident as a case of domestic violence-related homicide.During his initial court appearance via video link from the hospital, Seers’ legal team informed the magistrate that he has a diagnosed history of schizoaffective disorder, a serious mental health condition involving symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders. His defense requested—and the court agreed to consider—a comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessment to determine his fitness to stand trial and any potential defenses related to his mental state at the time of the alleged offenses.Seers remains in custody under police guard at the hospital while he recovers from his injuries.
He has not yet entered a plea, and the matter has been adjourned for further hearings as the investigation continues.Queensland Police have described the case as particularly distressing, emphasizing that it appears to stem from a domestic context. Detectives from the Homicide Investigation Unit are working around the clock, supported by forensic teams, to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the deaths.The small community of Belivah and surrounding areas in the Logan-Beaudesert region have been left reeling from the news. Neighbors and friends have expressed profound grief and disbelief, describing Kate as a devoted, loving mother who was well-known and cherished locally.
Tributes have begun appearing outside the family home, with flowers, candles, and messages of support accumulating as people try to process the unimaginable loss of a young mother and her baby.This case has once again highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and severe mental illness when left unaddressed. Authorities have urged anyone with information—or anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s safety in a domestic situation—to come forward or seek help through support services.The investigation remains active and ongoing, with no further details being released at this time to protect the integrity of the case. The community continues to mourn while hoping for answers and justice in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.
