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Rachael Ward

Man charged with murder over young woman's death

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a young woman west of Brisbane.

Krystle Monks, 19, was found in a critical condition after reports she collapsed at a home in Bundamba, a suburb of Ipswich, on February 4.

She was taken to hospital but died the next day.

On Friday, investigators arrested the 21-year-old Dinmore man in Brisbane.

He was charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence).

"Due to their relationship we are investigating this matter as a domestic family violence homicide," Queensland Police Detective Acting superintendent Larissa Miller told reporters on Saturday morning.

"Our thoughts are with Miss Monk's family who as you can understand are still incredibly distressed and upset by the loss of their loved one."

Ms Miller then read out a statement from the family, who remembered the 19-year-old as "forever young, always beautiful."

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