Three men in New South Wales have been charged with murder following the deaths of three women in separate domestic violence-related incidents on Saturday.

In Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police found an elderly woman in her 90s dead inside a unit around 5:15 p.m. The woman had sustained significant stab wounds to her torso and was pronounced dead at the scene. Sergei Mitnik, who was known to the victim, was arrested at the property and charged with murder related to domestic violence. Mitnik did not seek bail when he appeared in a bail court the following day. His defense lawyer cited concerns about Mitnik’s mental health, noting a missed appointment with a psychologist a month prior and the possible effects of medication. The case was adjourned until Thursday.

Earlier on the same day, authorities discovered a 23-year-old woman dead with stab wounds inside a home in Wagga Wagga, a regional city in southwest New South Wales. Adam Mark Perrin, 31, was arrested nearly nine hours later at another location in the city. He has been charged with the young woman’s murder; police confirmed that the two were in a relationship. Perrin appeared briefly in court on Sunday and did not apply for bail. His next court date is scheduled for November 18.

Later on Saturday evening, police responded to a domestic violence-related incident in Mole River in northern New South Wales. Officers reported that a 37-year-old man had assaulted a 74-year-old male resident after entering the property and attempting to steal a vehicle. During their search of a neighboring residence, police found the body of a 70-year-old woman. Authorities noted that part of the house had been damaged by fire. The 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with murder. He is expected to appear in court on Monday. Police said the accused and the deceased woman were also known to each other.

Premier Chris Minns expressed condolences to the families and communities affected, describing the events as “shocking crimes” and acknowledging the profound grief experienced by those involved. Opposition leader Kellie Sloane emphasized the broader issue of domestic violence in Australia, stressing the responsibility of governments and society to take action. Sloane cited statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicating that a woman is killed every 11 days by an intimate partner, with additional deaths linked to other family members. She underscored that women of all ages remain vulnerable to domestic violence, including those living in their own homes.