A Sydney man returned from work on Halloween to a scene of true horror, his wife's dead body, bound hand and foot in a bedroom of their home.
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Lynette Bradbury, 56, an employee of Westmead Hospital's emergency department, was discovered about 11.30pm on Monday by her husband Brian Bradbury at their home in Kerrie Road, Oatlands, in the city's north-west.
It is understood Ms Bradbury was at home at 4.30pm when her husband, who works at the same hospital, left for his shift.
When he came back he found his wife dead with her hands and feet tied.
Police locked down streets in the area surrounding the home and swept the neighbourhood for evidence.
Trick-or-treaters who were in the area on Monday night may hold the key to the crime, they believe.
Castle Hill local area commander Superintendent Phil Flogel said children were trick-or-treating in Ms Bradbury's street on Monday evening.
''Anybody that visited that particular address, at 45 Kerrie Road, Oatlands, with their children and may have been there in the afternoon as well, directly after school, please contact us.''
Ms Bradbury suffered multiple injuries, and it is understood she may have sustained fatal head wounds.
Westmead Hospital acting general manager David Beard said staff were shocked and ''deeply saddened'' by the tragedy.
''Lyn was a much loved, respected and long-standing member of the ED team who was always friendly and caring towards patients seeking care at Westmead,'' he said in a statement.
''She will be sadly missed.''
Mr Beard said the sympathies of all Westmead staff went out to her family. ''Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this very difficult time,'' he said.
It is understood the couple lived alone and have adult children. Investigators have not found any weapon in the home and would not comment on whether she may have known her attacker.
