Man, 57, stabbed to death at luxe home in Warana, Queensland

[Marg944]

July 15, 2025


“A man has been found dead in the front yard of a multimillion-dollar beachside home, with police revealing new details of the shocking incident.

A man has been found stabbed to death in the front yard of a multimillion-dollar luxury home in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after suburbs.
The 57-year-old was unresponsive when he was found by a neighbour in the front yard of the property on Napalle St, Warana at about 7.35pm on Monday.

The man had stab wounds to his abdomen, police say.

Police have launched a homicide probe and the luxe Warana home remains a crime scene.

Anyone with information or CCTV footage of the area between 11pm on Sunday, July 13, and 7.35pm on Monday, July 14 is being urged to contact police.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/news/man-57-found-dead-in-home-at-warana-in-sunshine-coast-region/news-story/e21abc5178f1a27715d246c01bcd76f4

 

[Marg944]

Update: Sudden death investigation, Warana​

QPS Media on Jul 15, 2025 @ 11:13am
Police have established a homicide investigation under Operation Xray Elting after a 57-year-old Warana man was found deceased in Warana last night, 14 July.

Emergency services were called to a Napalle Street address around 7.35pm following reports a neighbour had found the man unresponsive in his front yard.

Police found the man had multiple stab wounds to his abdomen.

The man was declared deceased at the scene and a crime scene was declared.

Investigations into the circumstances of his death are ongoing.

Anyone with information or CCTV vision of the area between 11pm Sunday 13 July and 7.35pm Monday 14 July is urged to contact police.

Update: Sudden death investigation, Warana - Queensland Police News

Police have established a homicide investigation under Operation Xray Elting after a 57-year-old Warana man was found deceased in Warana last night, 14

mypolice.qld.gov.au

 

[Marg944]

“A crime scene has been declared in the front yard of beachside Sunshine Coast home reportedly owned by a skin care founder after a man in his 50s died from multiple stab wounds.

A two-storey residence on the street was cordoned off with crime scene tape.

Two vehicles, one of them a luxury BMW convertible, remained parked in the driveway on Tuesday as forensic teams began combing the area for evidence.

According to The Courier Mail, the property is owned by Zdravko Bilic and Gry Susann Tomte, the latter who owns skin care brand HÜD Skin and Body.”

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/crime/queensland-police-declare-crime-scene-after-man-found-dead-in-highend-neighbourhood-of-warana/news-story/19b18f552c32c95b9d9f650430e09e44

 

[Marg944]

“A man has been found fatally stabbed outside his luxury beachside home co-owned by a skincare entrepreneur, triggering a major homicide investigation.

57-year-old Zdravko Bilic was unresponsive when he was found by a neighbour in the front yard of the property on Napalle St, Warana at about 7.35pm on Monday.

“One of the lines of inquiry is that he has disturbed a break and enter,” he said.

“We will continue to follow that and other investigative strategies.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/news/man-57-found-dead-in-home-at-warana-in-sunshine-coast-region/news-story/e21abc5178f1a27715d246c01bcd76f4

 

[Marg944]

Two teenagers charged with murder of Zdravko Bilic, 57, at his Sunshine Coast home​

“Police now allege there was a disturbance at the Napalle St home, leading to Mr Bilic being stabbed.

A 15-year-old West Woombye boy and a 17-year-old Beerwah boy have since been charged with murder.

They are set to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court today.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/two-teenagers-charged-with-murder-of-zdravko-bilic-57-at-his-sunshine-coast-home/news-story/7551f341ba8534ea1fd3927bdeda14b1

 

[vls12345]

Tributes flow for man stabbed to death at Sunshine Coast home

Zdravko Bilic, known as "Zed" by his friends, is being remembered as a kind soul, who was well-loved and a joy to play soccer with. The 57-year-old was found dead in his yard on Monday night.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Marg944]

Seems the two teenagers were on bail at the time they allegedly murdered Mr Bilic.



Two teenagers, a 15-year-old West Woombye boy and a 17-year-old Beerwah boy, have since been charged with murder.

Footage released by the Queensland Police Service on Thursday shows one of the boys being arrested as he gets off of a bus.

“You’re arrested for murder,” one of the officers said as he was pulled from the bus.

Another clip appears to show the other teenager’s arrest on a quiet street overnight.

They are set to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court on Thursday.

“We will allege two youths entered Mr Bilic’s house on Sunday night in relation to a break and enter,” Inspector Toohey said.

He alleged the boys stole items – including the keys to Mr Bilic’s car – before being confronted by Mr Bilic.

It is alleged the altercation appeared to have started inside the house before Mr Bilic ended up on the front lawn of the property.

Police have since located a knife they allege was used as a weapon, which is now undergoing forensic testing.

Inspector Toohey said the boys had been charged with unrelated break-and-enters in the two days prior to the alleged murder.

“We will allege they broke into another address on the Sunshine Coast as well as another in Brisbane,” he said.

The 17-year-old boy was arrested in Toowoomba and the 15-year-old in Chermside.

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/two-teenagers-charged-with-murder-of-zdravko-bilic-57-at-his-sunshine-coast-home/news-story/7551f341ba8534ea1fd3927bdeda14b1

 

[Marg944]

“The court heard both of the boys’ parents are currently incarcerated.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/two-teenagers-charged-with-murder-of-zdravko-bilic-57-at-his-sunshine-coast-home/news-story/7551f341ba8534ea1fd3927bdeda14b1

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945984760242741679

 

[brissygirl2019]

This is incredibly sad, appalling and all sorts of wrong.

How is it that a person/couple who have most likely worked hard all of theirs lives to be able to afford a certain lifestyle, a beautiful expensive home & luxury cars end up murdered.

Murdered in their own home allegedly by two teens on bail. Murdered trying to protect themselves and their property that they have no doubt worked hard for.

Two teens that likely have a lengthy criminal pasts and more than likely have absolutely no regard or respect for anyone else or anyone else's property.

Disgusting

IMO

 

[CuriousDetective]

We have new adult crime, adult time laws now for adolescents in QLD.

This case breaks my heart. Coach Zed was my son’s soccer coach. He was such a bright and enthusiastic person, and great with the kids. I literally just saw him a couple of weeks ago. Brings things close to home.

 

[Marg944]

We have new adult crime, adult time laws now for adolescents in QLD.

This case breaks my heart. Coach Zed was my son’s soccer coach. He was such a bright and enthusiastic person, and great with the kids. I literally just saw him a couple of weeks ago. Brings things close to home.

Aww so sorry CuriousDetective…. Sorry for your son also. Will be hard to explain this to your boy, but I’m sending you hugs to give you strength.

 

[CuriousDetective]

Aww so sorry CuriousDetective…. Sorry for your son also. Will be hard to explain this to your boy, but I’m sending you hugs to give you strength.

Thank you @Marg944

 

[brissygirl2019]

We have new adult crime, adult time laws now for adolescents in QLD.

This case breaks my heart. Coach Zed was my son’s soccer coach. He was such a bright and enthusiastic person, and great with the kids. I literally just saw him a couple of weeks ago. Brings things close to home.

Sorry this one is close to you CuriousDetective, thoughts are with you at this time.

I truly hope the new Adult Crime, Adult Time laws are effective and come into play where they should.

Sorry, but I have my doubts that they will

IMO

 

[kelly666]

<modsnip - off topic>
3rd offender charged with the murder is Keiysha Jade Sky: Facebook profile 1, Facebook profile 2

 

[Cagney&Lacey]

@Marg944 Do you know how to go about changing the thread title? It should be Warana in Queensland not Manara

 

[Marg944]

@Marg944 Do you know how to go about changing the thread title? It should be Warana in Queensland not Manara

OMG - what a mistake!! Thank you for pointing it out…. I will try and fix it immediately.

 

[MIG214222]

I truly hope the new Adult Crime, Adult Time laws are effective and come into play where they should.

Sorry, but I have my doubts that they will

IMO

(Respectfully SBM)

Hi @brissygirl2019,

As per: Third home invasion murder accused to stay behind bars

"Sky’s two juvenile co-accused were previously remanded in custody for a Maroochydore committal mention on September 10.

If convicted of murder, the boys will serve mandatory life sentences under the Queensland government’s controversial “adult crime, adult time” laws, which came into effect in late 2024."

s s s

 

[Marg944]

 

[Marg944]