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Two adults and two children have been found dead in the Perth suburb of Mosman Park in a suspected murder-suicide, police say.
“It is believed these persons are known to each other and are part of the family unit,” Det Insp Jessica Securo said. Securo added that the children, aged 14 and 16, had “significant health challenges” and had engaged with care services in the past.
A note was left at the premises.
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