Content warning- Tullamarine family murder

Devastating news that a mother and her three young children have been found dead in their Tullamarine home. Police have been at pains to implore media not to make conclusions that their father was necessarily responsible, as there’s not a known history of DV and with the possibility of murder-suicide not yet ruled out, although they apparently are not concerned about anyone else being involved. This is why I am not describing this as DV although I will change that as reporting changes.

I grew up in and now live in north-west Melbourne and am completely devastated by this horrific news. I am so sorry, precious babies, that we couldn’t keep you safe.

Horrifying

No words.

So tragic and so soon after that house fire that killed a woman and her children. It’s just heartbreaking.

Head is spinning

It’s hard not to make assumptions. Two women and their children killed in recent days. This is horrific. When will violence against women stop?

So awful. There aren’t any words.

I have to admit I jumped to the conclusion that a man was responsible. It’s not any better to learn that its possible the woman was though. I have been doing some research on familicide (when an offender murders their family) and familicide-suicide. It’s morbid and disturbing reading but raises many questions about preventative measures and opportunities to intervene being missed. Poor kids.

I swear on the 430 news I heard that a man had been charged?

Now I’m confused.

Could have been a gas leak. Unintentional.

Could have been a gas leak. Intentional.

Time will tell.

The finale line of this article is chilling.

Suspect many many DV families are quiet...

It involved the whole family but the man survived?

I’m furious. I know I shouldn’t be but this article has too many red flags.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-investigate-after-four-found-dead-at-tullamarine-property-20210114-p56u52.html

They don’t want to risk the investigation or prosecutions. It does make sense.

I worry about the fact that they can’t reveal the nature of the injuries.

Mod hat on

Can we not speculate please. It’s important as it is an active case.

Thanks

I have to admit I jumped to the conclusion that a man was responsible. It’s not any better to learn that its possible the woman was though. I have been doing some research on familicide (when an offender murders their family) and familicide-suicide. It’s morbid and disturbing reading but raises many questions about preventative measures and opportunities to intervene being missed. Poor kids.

It is so important that the area is studied. I know someone who murdered their children and then committed suicide and as my kids grow the horror of the case grows and grows.

My heart breaks, and so soon after the house fire in Mount Waverly

Fly high in paradise angels xx

That is so so sad. Those poor innocent babies with their lives just starting

Oh this is such a sad story. A mother with her three babies.

The father has apparently been cleared of involvement. It’s just so sad.

The father has apparently been cleared of involvement. It’s just so sad.

I can see that he was released without charge; can't read the rest though as the herald scum has a paywall. Has he actually been cleared? Or just not charged (yet)?

I saw it on Guardian live. Unsure if the link will work. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2021/jan/15/coronavirus-australia-live-tennis-australian-open-nsw-victoria-queensland-hotel-quarantine?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Thanks Riotproof, the link does work.

How terrible for the family, especially the father.

Omg they have confirmed it was the mother. What on earth could cause her to do such a thing?

The poor father and other family and friends.

He must be devastated. I hope he has support.

I'm not surprised. Reporters often know more than they're able to say. Two of the three news sites I read had changed their support links to only places like Lifeline and Beyond Blue. I couldn't imagine that happening without good reason.

I've also remembered that in other cases where the man has been involved, they have been careful to show (together) only the pictures of those whose lives have been taken.

Poor man, imagine coming across that.