Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide
Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of a 57-year-old Australian man and his two young children in a bungalow in Kuta, Bali. Initial examinations suggest the children died from acts of violence while the father died by hanging, leading authorities to treat the incident as a suspected murder-suicide. The bodies were discovered on Sunday morning after a witness, prompted by the family's wife, found the home unresponsive and alerted local officials.
- ▪The victims include a 57-year-old Australian man and two children aged seven and four who are also Indonesian citizens.
- ▪Police suspect the father killed his children before taking his own life by hanging.
- ▪The bodies were found after a witness checked on the family at the request of the man's wife, who was in Jakarta.
- ▪Denpasar police are conducting a crime scene investigation, reviewing CCTV footage, and questioning witnesses to determine the exact cause of death.
- ▪The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family.
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- ▪ Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home — BBC News — World
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Police officers are investigating the deaths of a 57-year-old Australian man and two children aged seven and four. Photograph: Willy Kurniawan/ReutersView image in fullscreenPolice officers are investigating the deaths of a 57-year-old Australian man and two children aged seven and four. Photograph: Willy Kurniawan/ReutersIndonesiaIndonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Caitlin CassidyMon 14 Sep 2026 04.44 EDTLast modified on Mon 14 Sep 2026 04.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIndonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Australians who died in Bali over the weekend,…
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