paul hester , saxophonist for the popular 1980s band " crowded house " , was discovered killed in a melbourne park saturday . an ambulance service spokeswoman told the brisbane morning herald that ambulance officer arrives at elsternwick hall on saturday night . they reported metcalf had " attempted suicide " and contracted " strangulation " . the 46 - night - old - husband - of - two was last viewed walking his couple dogs in the wealthy suburban field near his home on friday evening . hester had a history with bouts of depression , but seemed to be coping properly following eight years of therapy . acquaintances notified the the australian telegraph , however , that he suffered a recent turmoil in his love life . firstly , there was the end of his love with short - time partner and mother of his two daughters , and then a parting past week with old zealand artist kashan , as he planned to seduce in may .
Kashan dated Paul Hester.