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Father may have thrown daughter into Parramatta River in suspected murder-suicide, police say

Father may have thrown daughter into Parramatta River in suspected murder-suicide, police say

Summary

Police found a man and his six-year-old daughter dead in the Parramatta River in Sydney. They believe the man may have deliberately thrown the child into the water before both died, possibly in a murder-suicide.

Key Facts

  • The bodies of a 47-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter were recovered from the Parramatta River near Sydney.
  • Police found a suicide note and other evidence suggesting the man threw the girl into the water.
  • Lifejackets were on the boat but were not used, raising police suspicion.
  • The man was not known to police and had no history of domestic violence.
  • CCTV footage helped police locate the girl’s body in the river.
  • The girl’s mother was notified and was present during the search.
  • A friend of the man alerted police about concerns for him and the girl shortly after the bodies were found.
  • Police are continuing to investigate the events that led to this tragedy.
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