Perth Family Tragedy: Chilling Note Found After Suspected Murder-Suicide
In a deeply distressing incident that has shocked the community, police in Perth, Western Australia, discovered a chilling two-word note before finding the bodies of an entire family in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Gruesome Discovery in Upscale Suburb
Emergency services were called to an upmarket suburb of Perth on Friday after a care worker arrived at the family home and was unable to make contact with the residents. The care worker, who provided support for the family's two non-verbal autistic teenage sons, found a note on the door instructing "don't enter" alongside directions to call emergency services.
Upon entering the property, officers made the horrific discovery of four deceased family members: Jarrod Clune, 50, his partner Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, and their teenage sons Leon, 16, and Otis, 14. The family's two dogs and cat were also found dead in various parts of the house.
Second Note Points to Murder-Suicide Pact
Investigators discovered a second note on Saturday that further led them to conclude the family's deaths resulted from a murder-suicide pact initiated by the parents. Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo confirmed that police are treating the matter as a murder-suicide, though the investigation remains in its early stages.
"Although this investigation is in its infancy, police are investigating this matter as a murder-suicide," Detective Acting Inspector Securo stated. The exact cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed, though Australian media reports suggest drone images taken above the property revealed what appeared to be bloodstains near the rear of the house.
Family's Struggle with Support Systems
The tragedy has highlighted significant concerns about support systems for families with children who have complex needs. Police had previously mentioned that both boys lived with "significant health challenges," and reports indicate the family had lost government funding for one child's support through Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
A close family friend, Nedra, spoke to media about the family's experience, revealing: "They often felt isolated, unsupported and abandoned by family, friends, support services, schools, the NDIS, the health system and the community in general."
She continued: "No one can understand the endless fight to get the support and services they so desperately needed. Mai wouldn't even put her boys into respite care in case they were mistreated in any way. I can imagine that lack of support and chronic sleep deprivation - as the boys did not sleep through the night - and long school holidays of challenging behaviours made Mai and Jarrod feel they had no other option."
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The incident has sparked intense debate in Western Australia regarding funding for the NDIS and the provision of adequate support for families caring for children with disabilities. Community members have expressed profound sadness at the loss of the entire family, with many questioning whether sufficient support mechanisms exist for those in similar situations.
A spokesperson for Western Australia Police told media: "This incident remains under investigation and no further comment can be provided at this time." The police investigation continues as authorities work to establish the precise sequence of events and circumstances that led to this devastating outcome.
