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Perth Tragedy: Family of 4, 3 Pets Dead
30 Jan
Summary
- Four family members and three pets found deceased at a Perth home.
- Police are investigating the incident as a suspected double murder-suicide.
- No weapon was used, and no prior domestic violence was reported.
A horrific incident in Perth's affluent Mosman Park has left a family of four and their three pets dead. Officers were called to the residence on Friday morning following a report of a serious incident. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of a 50-year-old man, a 49-year-old woman, and their two children, aged 14 and 16, throughout the home. The family's two dogs and cat were also found deceased.
Detective Acting Inspector Securo described the event as a "devastating tragedy" and stated that police are treating it as a double murder-suicide. Crucially, she confirmed that no weapon was used in the incident and the family had no history of reported domestic violence. The exact timeline of the tragedy remains under investigation, and it is not yet known when the deaths occurred.
Homicide detectives are now leading the investigation, meticulously examining the scene, reviewing CCTV footage, canvassing the neighbourhood, and conducting a full forensic assessment. The attending officers were reportedly in shock due to the gravity of the event, prompting the deployment of support services. The area around the property has been cordoned off as the investigation continues.
