Police suspect foul play in young mum's death Maddison Murphy-West (left) with a friend. A YOUNG Melbourne mother was murdered before her killer tried to make the death look like suicide, police suspect. A team of homicide squad detectives has been quietly working on the mystery death of Maddison Murphy-West in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs for the past eight weeks. The Herald Sun can reveal detectives are not satisfied Ms Murphy-West, described as a beautiful, caring woman, took her own life. They believe the killer who attacked her manipulated the scene to give the appearance it was a suicide. Ms Murphy-West's body was found at 10am on October 23 at her home in Aherns Rd, Pakenham. It became publicly known that police were looking into the case two days later. Tributes have flowed for Ms Murphy-West on a Facebook site set up in her honour. One poster indicated she had not accepted the notion of her friend committing suicide. "What a beautiful girl ... such a waste of a young life ... don't worry he will get his," she posted. Others spoke of Ms Murphy-West's generosity. I remember when my dad was sick and you came into my room with flowers, chocolate and a card ... then sat with me in my bedroom and chatted with me trying to cheer me up. You were such a good friend Maddy. "Not a single day goes by where I don't think," wrote a contributor. Another said: "You changed all of our lives in all different ways but one thing that's for sure, you were one of a kind and one absolutely beautiful woman and mother." The tragedy has left Ms Murphy-West's 20-month-old son without a mother. Sources described her as a devoted mum who loved the boy and always put him first. Family members are understood from the outset to have not accepted she would take her own life and damage her son's future. Investigators are believed to have independently found inconsistencies with suicide. The house has been subject to a detailed crime scene examination as detectives look for more evidence. Neighbours have been canvassed to find out whether they had seen or heard anything which could help investigators. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the investigation remained ongoing. Police are still keen to hear from anyone who can shed further light on what happened to Ms Murphy-West. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.