Woman murdered by boyfriend and dumped in Queensland park

The man, known as Boris, had left Australia only a month earlier after his visa ran out, leaving Ms Collombet, who was found brutally murdered in Brisbane on Friday, heartbroken.

She had been planning to move back to France in June to be with him.

Friends of the couple last night told The Courier-Mailthat Boris gave police the vital lead after they pleaded with the public on Sunday to come forward if they noticed a missing friend, relative or colleague.

Meanwhile, detectives are scrambling to piece together Sophie’s missing final hours and find her belongings.

Detective Inspector Rod Kemp said Ms Collombet was last seen in long, dark pants, black ankle boots, a sleeveless knitted beige shirt and a white shoulder bag, which are all missing.

Close friend Roselyne Trott said Ms Collombet’s mother in France had been growing more worried over the weekend after she was unable to contact her daughter.