Tragedy in Logan: Beloved Teacher and Infant Daughter Found Stabbed to Death – Community Mourns Amid Haunting CCTV and Ongoing Probe

Belivah, Logan, Queensland – March 14, 2026 – A quiet suburban street in Belivah, Logan, has been shattered by an unimaginable horror after popular Year 5 teacher Kate Paterson and her one-year-old daughter April were discovered stabbed to death in their family home. The discovery came just hours after the child’s father was struck by a vehicle nearby, leaving investigators piecing together a sequence of events that has left the community reeling.

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Kate Paterson, 38, a dedicated educator at Windaroo State School who had recently returned from maternity leave, and her baby girl April — who was nearing her first birthday — were found with multiple stab wounds inside their Belivah Road residence around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Police made the grim find after responding to reports of a man being hit by a car a few hundred metres away near a local supermarket

The injured man, identified as 39-year-old Blake Seers — Paterson’s partner and April’s father — sustained serious wounds, including to his neck, and was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital. He remains in a serious but stable condition under police guard as detectives await the opportunity to question him further. No charges have been laid, and authorities stress there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Haunting Final Moments Captured on CCTV Chilling CCTV footage has emerged showing what may have been among the family’s last peaceful moments. The video captures Paterson walking home with little April in a stroller (or being held), the pair appearing relaxed on what seemed an ordinary Wednesday afternoon outing. Some clips also reportedly show the family together. The images contrast starkly with the violence that unfolded later, amplifying the community’s shock and grief.

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The footage has circulated widely, drawing emotional responses online and in local discussions. “It’s heartbreaking to see them so happy and normal, just hours before everything changed,” one resident posted on social media.

Community Vigil Draws Hundreds In a powerful display of solidarity, hundreds gathered Friday evening for a candlelight vigil at a local park to honour Paterson and April. Parents, students, colleagues, and neighbours placed flowers, teddy bears, and handwritten notes at a makeshift memorial. Many described Paterson as a compassionate teacher whose warmth touched countless young lives.

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“She was loved by her students – always patient, always encouraging,” a fellow educator said. “April was just starting to explore the world. This loss is profound.”

Tributes continue to pour in, with floral arrangements and toys accumulating outside the family home. The vigil featured quiet reflections, shared memories, and a moment of silence under flickering candlelight.

Investigation Ongoing Queensland Police have established a crime scene and are treating the deaths as suspicious. Homicide detectives are examining the home for evidence, including the sequence of events and possible motives. Authorities confirmed no domestic violence orders were in place involving the couple, and early indications suggest the incident was isolated to the family.

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Detective Superintendent Chris Ahearn noted that police are keeping “minds open” to all possibilities while awaiting Seers’ recovery and statement. Forensic teams continue processing the scene, and appeals for information from the public remain active.

The tragedy has reignited broader conversations about family violence and mental health support in Queensland, though police caution against speculation until facts emerge.

As Logan grapples with this devastating loss, support services have been activated for affected families, school staff, and the wider community. Counselling is available through local services.

This story is developing, with updates expected as the investigation progresses. Our thoughts remain with those mourning Kate and April.