Lolene Whitehand, 85, a well-known resident of West Footscray, Victoria, was discovered dead in the Maribyrnong River. Her death follows a community-led search effort initiated while she was still missing. Police have confirmed her death is being treated as a homicide and a man known to Ms. Whitehand is in custody. The accused was reportedly among those participating in the search for the missing widow. Authorities are not releasing further details about the suspect or the circumstances of her death at this time, pending ongoing investigations. The close-knit West Footscray community is in mourning following the loss of the long-time resident.