The identities of a family of four discovered deceased in what authorities suspect to be a double murder-suicide within one of Perth's most exclusive suburbs have now been officially confirmed. The bodies of Maiwenna Goasdowe, aged 49, her partner Jarrod Clune, 50, and their teenage sons Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, were found inside their Mosman Park residence on Friday morning, sending shockwaves through the affluent community.
A Tragic Discovery and Initial Response
A care provider, who had arrived at the home for a pre-arranged visit around 8:15 am, raised the alarm after becoming concerned. The boys, understood to have severe autism, required specialised support services. Upon entry, police officers made the harrowing discovery of the family members in two separate areas of the property. In a further distressing detail, two dogs and a cat were also found deceased at the scene.
Family Background and Personal Struggles
French-born Maiwenna Goasdowe, affectionately known as 'Mai' to friends, had been open about her sons' disabilities within online support networks. She described their conditions as being on the higher end of the autism spectrum. Most of her immediate family reside in Morlaix, a small town located in Brittany, northwest France.
Jarrod Clune hailed from a well-established and connected Perth family. He grew up locally and was an alumnus of the prestigious Christ Church Grammar School, which both of his sons are also understood to have attended. School records indicate that Otis had left the institution in 2023, with a teacher's newsletter comment praising his engagement and communication efforts.
Community Shock and Descriptions of Parental Devotion
Local children who attended school with Leon expressed profound shock and sadness at the news. A close family friend, Nedra, described Mai and Jarrod as 'absolutely devoted to their boys' and 'the most loving parents who gave up everything for their children.' She revealed the couple had been under immense pressure, struggling to secure reliable, high-level care for their sons, particularly for one child who required intensive ongoing support.
'It was incredibly hard to find anyone who could look after the boys, especially one of them with the level of support he needed,' Nedra stated. 'Anyone helping had to be just as devoted to her boys as [Ms Goasdowe] was.' She emphasised the family's growing sense of isolation, saying they felt abandoned and unsupported by friends and the wider system, a sentiment that grew increasingly desperate over time.
Police Investigation and Official Statements
Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo addressed reporters on Friday, confirming the deaths were being treated as a 'double murder-suicide'. She noted that no weapon was used in the incident and that there was no known history of family violence connected to those involved.
'Although this investigation is in its infancy, police are investigating this matter as a double murder-suicide,' Inspector Securo stated. She described the incident as 'highly distressing' and confirmed the teenage boys had 'significant health challenges'. She assured the public there was 'no ongoing risk to the community'.
Initial investigations located a note at the scene, believed to instruct any visitor not to enter but to contact the police immediately. St John WA confirmed five ambulance crews were dispatched to the Mosman Park address at 8:29 am. Western Australia Police remain at the scene, with several surrounding streets closed as forensic examinations continue.
The Location and Aftermath
Mosman Park is renowned as one of Perth's most expensive and desirable suburbs, bordered by iconic beaches such as Cottesloe. The tragedy has cast a pall over this typically serene coastal enclave. The couple's social media profiles showed happier times, with photos of their sons at school, birthday celebrations, and family outings to the beach, starkly contrasting with the devastating outcome.
Inspector Securo concluded her remarks by acknowledging the profound impact: 'This is an incredibly tragic situation for the family, the person who discovered them, and our first responders.' Support services have been highlighted for anyone affected by this event.
