Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide
Summary
Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of an Australian father and his two young children in Bali. Initial reports suggest the father killed his children and then himself.Key Facts
- The victims are an Australian man aged 57 and his two children aged 7 and 4, who also had Indonesian citizenship.
- Their bodies were found in a bungalow in Kuta, Bali, on Sunday morning.
- A witness was alerted by the victim’s wife, who was in Jakarta and unable to contact her family.
- Police suspect the children died from violence and the father died by hanging.
- Authorities are examining the crime scene, reviewing CCTV footage, and questioning witnesses, including the wife.
- The bodies were taken to a local hospital for further examination.
- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing support to the family.
- Police are coordinating with the Australian consulate as part of the investigation.
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