Father charged with murder of his baby girl and partner

A man has been charged with murdering his baby girl and partner at a home south of Brisbane in a case that devastated the community.

Blake Seers was charged on Tuesday, having regained consciousness days after being hit by a vehicle outside a supermarket near his home in Belivah on March 12.

Officers attended his home on Belivah Road to alert family he had been hurt, but instead discovered the bodies of his partner Kate Paterson and 11-month-old daughter April.

Witnesses later reported the 38-year-old Seers had been seen running towards the road, and might have already had a neck injury when struck.

Detective Inspector Chris Ahearn said at the time the baby and mother were probably killed with an edged weapon.

On Tuesday, police confirmed Seers had been charged with two counts of murder.

After the car crash the alleged killer was unconscious in hospital, but police confirmed he had since regained consciousness.

He was continuing to receive medical treatment and Tuesday, and was due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday.

Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service (1800RESPECT) on 1800 737 732.

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