The death of a man found by neighbours in his Bega Court apartment has been deemed non-suspicious by police.
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The 52-year-old's body was found in the Reid unit on Saturday, after neighbours noticed a bad smell, and one reported not having seen him for some time.
A resident managed to make his way into the man's apartment, and found him dead inside.
The man had suffered a single knife wound.
Police were called, and detectives, forensics, and other officers began investigating the death to determine whether there were any suspicious circumstances.
The block of flats, just opposite the Canberra Centre, were taped off for days as police continued their investigations, searching rubbish skips, interviewing residents, and assessing the scene.
The man was described as neighbours as a kind-hearted but troubled man, who was well-known to others in the complex.
Police originally held off on declaring whether it was non-suspicious. But the results of an autopsy were released on Wednesday, confirming there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
The death of the man - who was a father, a furniture designer, and originally from Canada - will now be referred to the ACT Coroner, who will formally rule on a cause of death.
His body was the third found in three Canberra units in a week, although none of the deaths are linked in any way.
The other two deaths are being treated as homicides, and police are continuing to investigate, with no charges laid.
Acting Deputy Chief Police Officer Paul Shakeshaft said the deaths had put "some strain" on resources within ACT Policing, but said the force was well equipped to handle major concurrent investigations.
Deputy Chief Police Officer Shakeshaft said progress was being made with both murders, but was unable to release details for fear of compromising the cases.
"We've had two homicides in close proximity to each other, and it's an exceptionally rare thing for the ACT to have that," he said.
"We have two dedicated taskforces who are doing a very thorough investigation of both of these homicides."
He said he couldn't speculate on if or when arrests could be made, nor whether drugs were involved, or if the killings were targeted or random.
"We wouldn't want to disclose anything that may have an adverse effect and undermine the investigation."
Police are still urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.