Logan Mother and Daughter Found Dead, Father in Hospital After Apparent Deliberate Act

A young mother and her one-year-old daughter were found dead in their Logan, Queensland home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, shortly after the child’s father was struck by a car. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected double homicide and attempted suicide.

Details of the Incident

Emergency services were initially called to Loganlea Rd on Thursday morning following a traffic crash where a 39-year-old man, identified as Blake Seers, was hit by a vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing Seers running towards the oncoming traffic and appearing to have a neck injury before the collision .

After officers went to Seers’ home to notify his family, they discovered the bodies of his partner, Kate Paterson, 38, and their daughter, April, one year old, both suffering from stab wounds , .

Investigation Underway

Detective Superintendent Chris Ahearn stated that the injuries appeared to be consistent with an edged weapon , . Forensic officers have been retracing Seers’ movements, marking a trail of evidence from the home to the main road.

Seers remains in a serious condition under police guard at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Police are eager to interview him to gain a fuller understanding of the circumstances .

Authorities are appealing for dashcam or phone vision from anyone in the vicinity of Belivah Road or Beaudesert Beenleigh Road in Logan between 7:00 a.m. And 8:30 a.m. On Thursday, March 12, 2026 .

Community Impact

Kate Paterson was a teacher who had recently returned from maternity abandon at Windaroo State School, leaving colleagues devastated . Neighbors reported hearing a baby crying early in the morning .

Police are investigating the nature of the relationship between Paterson and Seers and their living arrangements .