Two charged with murder after allegedly torturing Brisbane man at Queensland property

A Queensland man who was allegedly held captive, tortured and beaten at a remote property north of Brisbane has died in hospital, police say.

A woman and man, aged 21 and 23, had initially been charged with attempted murder and a series of other offences after police were called to the property at Mount Mee on Wednesday evening.

Queensland police Acting Insp Joe Zitny said the initial call to emergency services had been made by “the female accused”.

“What I can say as a result of this incident, it is apparent at this stage it’s not domestic and family violence related, and it’s believed the victim was known to the accused people,” Zitny said on Sunday.

Zitny said it was believed the victim was “in the vicinity” from Monday afternoon and throughout Tuesday and Wednesday and that his injuries “were sustained over a long period of time”.

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