Parramatta stabbing cases have placed the city at the centre of NSW’s most serious violent crime investigations over the past decade. From an unsolved 2015 homicide to recent youth and domestic violence cases, courts and police continue to pursue answers.

Across the past decade, Parramatta has repeatedly appeared as:

• a crime scene (including Parramatta Park),
• an arrest location (including Parramatta bus station),
• and a key court hub (Parramatta Local Court and Parramatta Children’s Court).
  

This report brings together the verified details you provided—police statements, court reporting, coronial findings and official releases—into one clear, publish-ready narrative, with careful use of “alleged” and “police will allege” where required.

Parramatta Stabbing in Parramatta Park-The 2015 Homicide That Remains Unsolved

The most enduring Parramatta stabbing case is the death of Prabha Arun Kumar in 2015.

What happened on 7–8 March 2015

• Prabha Arun Kumar, 41, an Indian national and computer programmer, was walking home through Parramatta Park at about 9.30pm on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
  
• She was on the phone with her husband, Arun Kumar / Arun Govindaraju, who was in India.
  
• She was stabbed multiple times in the neck and later taken to Westmead Hospital, where she died the next day.
  

What her husband told police he heard

Police said Arun told investigators his wife mentioned a person “completely covered in black” just before the attack. He said he heard her say:

“Please, please, please, don’t do anything to me. I will give, I will give you … take it”

He then told police she said she had been stabbed.

What residents and evidence showed

• Nearby residents heard two loud screams.
• Prabha was later found by a member of the public, who called triple-0.
• The inquest heard Prabha was seen on multiple security cameras catching two trains and walking through Parramatta before the attack.
• CCTV footage was released by the court, showing her walking and speaking on the phone in the lead-up.
• The court also heard footage captured an unidentifiable figure dressed in black near where the attack occurred on the same night.
  

No robbery, no criminal links

The court heard police found no evidence of theft:

• her phone, keys and iPod were still in her possession,
• and her bag remained closed when detectives arrived.
  

The coroner also found there was no evidence that Prabha was involved in criminal activity, and this was strongly supported by employment records and testimony.

Missed calls and early notifications

The inquest heard Prabha had several missed calls from friends and colleagues in the immediate aftermath, after her husband contacted people in Australia to tell them she had been stabbed—before emergency services were alerted.

Coronial findings and the “targeted killing” conclusion

Deputy State Coroner David O’Neil ruled Prabha’s death was a homicide by an unknown person. He said police considered the most likely explanation was a:

“targeted killing”

O’Neil commended what he described as an “extremely extensive” police investigation and said:

“I trust that … all the family feel reassured by learning of the extent of the police investigation to date.”

He referred the matter back to the NSW Police Unresolved Homicide Squad for continued investigation.

A $1 million reward remains in place for information leading to conviction.

Police theory and allegations raised in later reporting

Your supplied investigation reporting (SMH / 60 Minutes) states NSW Police consider Arun Govindaraju the main person of interest, but he has not been charged.

Detective Inspector Ritchie Sim said:

“It’s a very, very bitter pill to swallow.”

Police have said they believe a phone call may have been used to help the attacker identify Prabha as the target. Detective Sergeant Dan Lovell said:

“She may well have been aiding her own murder.”

Police also said Arun’s accounts of what he heard during the attack shifted over time. Lovell said:

“He would provide one account to us, he provided a different account to the Indian police, providing different accounts to the media, none of which were consistent.”

And:

“They’re not accurate. It may be an attempt to misdirect the investigation by suggesting that robbery was a motive.”

Your supplied material also states police were told:

• Arun had been having an affair,
• he had just renewed Prabha’s life insurance,
• he changed her bank PIN about one hour before the stabbing,
• and investigators examined whether phone records were deleted.
  

Police examined whether the killing could have been a contract murder known in India as a supari killing, described as costing about $5,000, and said there was evidence indicating withdrawals leading up to the murder, though investigators said it remained under ongoing investigation.

Arun has publicly denied involvement and says the offender should be punished.

Parramatta Stabbing at Westfield Parramatta-Teen Injured in Alleged Targeted Attack

Another Parramatta stabbing incident unfolded at Westfield Parramatta on December 26, 2024.

• Emergency services were called to the shopping centre on the corner of Campbell and Church streets at about 4pm.
• A 17-year-old boy was found with slash wounds to his arms and back.
• His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
  

Police were told there had been an argument with a group of young people. The attack was believed to be targeted, and police said there was:

“no threat to public safety”.

A crime scene was established and the public was asked to contact police with information.

Parramatta Stabbing Connections Through Youth Courts: The Rouse Hill Fatal Stabbing

In late November 2024, a fatal stabbing in Rouse Hill became a major Parramatta court matter.

What police said happened

Police said two boys were in a reserve when they were approached by three other boys. A 17-year-old was allegedly stabbed in the thigh and died at the scene.

First accused appears in Parramatta Children’s Court (Tuesday, Nov 25)

• A 15-year-old boy presented himself to police on Monday night.
• The court heard he allegedly told officers:

“I just stabbed another boy in the leg”.

• He faced Parramatta Children’s Court for the first time.
• The court heard police will allege the accused “set upon” the victim in an “unprovoked” attack during a forensic evidence application.
• He did not apply for bail and remained in custody. His matter was listed to return in January.
  

Witnesses described seeing a person wearing a balaclava fleeing shortly after the stabbing.

Second 15-year-old charged after Riot Squad search warrant (Wednesday, Nov 26)

A second 15-year-old boy was charged with murder after he was arrested at about 9.45pm Tuesday when the Riot Squad executed a search warrant at a home in Rouse Hill.

• He was taken to Castle Hill Police Station and charged with murder.
• He appeared in Parramatta Children’s Court on Wednesday.
• In court he clutched his hands and teared up when he saw his parents.
  

Magistrate Megan Heywood told him police needed time to gather evidence to provide to his lawyer.

He did not apply for bail and remained in custody. He was sent to Cobham Youth Justice Centre and is listed to appear on January 23, 2026, via video link.

Superintendent Naomi Moore said police believed about six people were nearby and police had details of all those people. She said:

“We now have three families that will not have their children at home for Christmas.”

Community response

• Tributes left at the scene included flowers, notes and a soccer ball.
• The victim’s former school urged families to focus on support rather than speculation and said support was available for students.
  
• Friends described the victim as a “goofy kid” who loved to talk and play soccer.
• NSW Premier Chris Minns said he was deeply saddened and extended condolences, describing it as an unimaginable loss.
  

Parramatta Stabbing Arrest After Central Coast Attack-Woy Woy Case Moves to Parramatta Court

On Monday, June 16, 2025, emergency services responded to reports of a woman stabbed at a home on Bowden Road, Woy Woy, just after 5.15am.

• A 49-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and treated at the scene.
• She was taken to Gosford Hospital, then airlifted/flown to Royal North Shore Hospital for further treatment.
• A crime scene was established and an investigation began.
  

Just hours later, at 7.25am, police arrested a 21-year-old man at Parramatta bus station.

He was charged with:

• wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and
• being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence.
  

Police alleged in court that the two were known to each other. He was refused bail and was due to appear in Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday, June 17.

Parramatta Stabbing-Related Strike Force-Mount Druitt Shopping Centre Affray Sent to Parramatta Court

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, about 5.15pm, emergency services were called to a shopping centre on Carlisle Avenue, Mount Druitt after reports of a group of men fighting.

• Police found a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man suffering stab wounds.
• Both were treated by NSW Ambulance and taken to hospital in a stable condition.
  

A crime scene was established and the Mount Druitt Police Area Command established Strike Force Leeman to investigate.

On Wednesday, June 25 about 4pm, detectives arrested an 18-year-old man at a home on Rooty Hill Road, North Rooty Hill and charged him only with affray.

He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, June 26. Police said they would allege he was known to both people who were stabbed.

The public was urged to contact Crime Stoppers and reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Parramatta Stabbing Court Pathway After Sydney CBD Doctor Attack

In late September 2025, a stabbing in Sydney’s CBD moved into Parramatta’s court system.

• Police were called to a medical practice on Pitt Street where an 85-year-old doctor had a stab wound to the neck.
• He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in stable condition.
  

A 57-year-old man was arrested at the scene, taken first to Surry Hills Police Station, then taken to hospital under police guard. Police said he was believed to be a patient being treated at the time of the alleged stabbing.

He was charged the next day with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Bail was refused:

• first to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Sunday, and
• again to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on November 27.
  

Police confirmed they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing.

Parramatta Stabbing and Domestic Violence-Baulkham Hills Mother Charged

On Monday, March 31, 2025, police said a 47-year-old mother allegedly attacked her three children as they slept, stabbing them multiple times at a home in Baulkham Hills.

• The children were aged 10, 13 and 16, and police said one child had paraplegia.
• Police said the father and children were in their bedrooms and the incident woke the father.
• Police described the incident as “completely unexpected”.
  

Police said a household knife was seized.

Injuries described by police:

• the 10-year-old boy stabbed twice,
• the 13-year-old girl stabbed three times,
• the 16-year-old girl had one stab wound and multiple lacerations.
  

Police said the mother had three stab wounds to the abdomen believed to be self-inflicted.

Detective Superintendent Naomi Moore said:

“Until we have an opportunity to speak to her, we won’t know what her intent was.”

Police said they were treating it as potential attempted murder. The children were expected to survive physically, but police said “time will tell” how psychological scars heal.

The woman was charged with three counts of causing wounding/GBH with intent to murder and was due to appear in Parramatta Local Court via a hospital bedside hearing.

What the Parramatta Stabbing Timeline Shows

Taken together, the Parramatta stabbing timeline shows a consistent pattern: Parramatta is both a place where violent incidents occur and a legal hub where major matters are processed.

It also highlights the difference between:

• what police say happened,
• what courts hear as allegations,
• and what remains unresolved, particularly in the Parramatta Park homicide.
  

For families, the most important detail is often the simplest: whether someone will be held accountable. In the 2015 case, that question is still open.