Footprints may lead to mum's killer A Pajero was taken for forensic examination from a Taylors Lake home. OFFICERS have taken plaster casts of footprints at the home of a woman who was murdered and left out the back of her property. Friends and relatives of Reservoir woman Teresa Mancuso, 49, were in shock as authorities carried out an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police have investigated several avenues of inquiry. Officers questioned Ms Mancuso's ex-husband, Fernando Paulino, and seized his Mitsubishi Pajero four-wheel drive for forensic examination. At 9.45pm on Monday, Ms Mancuso was found near the garage of the Reservoir property that she shared with her mother, Rosina. Police were called to the house after a neighbour heard an alarming noise and dialled 000. An autopsy was being carried out. Forensic officers were seen making plaster casts of footprints in the front lawn. Ms Mancuso's cousin, who gave her name only as Patricia, said she "couldn't believe" the tragedy at the crime scene. "I can't give any details, (but) it will all come out," she said. I just came here to see if this was real. Police at the scene of a suspected murder in Massey Avenue, Reservoir. Ms Mancuso, who worked as a hairdresser at her brother's North Melbourne salon, is believed to have divorced Mr Paulino about 15 years ago. They continued an "on-and-off-again relationship" until about three years ago. They have two grown up sons, Daniel, 23, and Luke, 19. Ms Mancuso moved in with her mother after her father died on July 12, 2011. Mr Paulino, an electrician, declined to comment when approached by the Herald Sun at his Taylors Lakes home. Julian D'Angelo, 27, who lives opposite the Reservoir home, said Ms Mancuso was "a great friend to my grandparents, a lovely lady." My family has known her for years. This is just a terrible shock," he said. Resident Paul Kang said police had asked on Monday if he had seen "anyone hanging around or a suspicious car." Detective David Snare said police wanted to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything. "We are treating the scene as suspicious," he said. A neighbour heard a noise and raised the alarm. It was outside the rear of the property. Police had not charged anyone. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.