“The profession will be the poorer for her loss. We feel keenly for Alice’s family and friends at this time.”
The photo posted by McShera before she was found dead in her room by a security guard.
Pearson appeared in Perth Magistrates Court briefly on Tuesday where his charge was read out to him.
He was remanded in custody until his next appearance in November.
McShera’s friend Elsa Constant was shocked by the horror news and toldNine News Perth the successful young lawyer had a bright future ahead of her.
“She would have been a judge,or a senior counsel,she had so much legal talent,” Constant said.
McShera and Pearson were believed to have struck up a relationship in January after meeting through a family law firm,where Pearson was her client.
A Crown Resorts spokeswoman confirmed the company was assisting WA Police with the investigation and supporting team members impacted.
WA Police Inspector Geoff DeSanges extended his condolences to McShera’s family,and acknowledged the confronting situation that first responders,including security staff at the hotel,would have faced.
DeSanges said McShera’s family had been trying to get hold of her and had then contacted the hotel directly. Security staff then went up to the room.
“The lady had obviously serious injuries through head trauma and the male had injuries that we believe were self-inflicted so it would have been an extremely confronting scene,” DeSanges said.
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“Any violence is horrendous and certainly that which occurs in a domestic environment is awful. Unfortunately,we’re seeing too much of it. One is too much.
“To see it time and time again is concerning and we’re doing everything we can in a proactive way and certainly a reactive way in situations like this,to deal with it.”
Other Perth law firms have posted their condolences on social media.
Keegan Family Lawyers said McShera was a strong,powerful woman.
“You fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves,” they posted.
“I am so sorry your life has been cut short by such heinous acts of violence. Our community will mourn your loss! You will be so missed. I am so sad. RIP Alice McShera.”
Police asked for anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au.
Crisis support is available fromLifeline on 13 11 14. Support is available from theNational Sexual Assault,Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).