Ms Mullavey (also known as Erin Gilbert), 42, was found by police on Sunday, April 9, about 11.30pm,
allegedly in a pool of blood and suffering fatal stab wounds, in her unit Newman Street, after they responded to a concern for welfare report.
Earlier today police charged a 32-year-old man with murder.
Police will allege in court, on the night of the murder, the man – who was known to Erin – attended her Merrylands apartment after a conflict had escalated and attacked her with a bladed instrument.
They also alleged the man fled the scene on foot, before getting on a black and red mountain bike.
Police said as he fled, it’s believed he discarded the clothes he was wearing, including a grey hooded jumper with a distinctive logo on the back.
