Mother and toddler’s deaths in South Australia investigated as murder-suicide as hopes for missing baby fade
A mother and her 23-month-old daughter were found dead in the ocean off the coast of Port Macdonnell in South Australia, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide. The search for the mother's three-month-old baby continues, but hopes of finding the infant alive have faded. The police have spoken to the woman's husband and are continuing their search efforts despite challenging conditions.
- ▪The bodies of Helena Wright, 36, and her 23-month-old daughter were found in the ocean near Port Macdonnell.
- ▪Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide, with no evidence suggesting anyone else was involved.
- ▪The search for the three-month-old baby is ongoing, but police have described it as a retrieval effort due to the low chances of finding the infant alive.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 42 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Breaking: Search for missing baby boy continues off SA coast — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Search continues for missing baby off SA coast — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Baby missing after mother and toddler found dead off coast of South Australia — The Guardian — World
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The search for a missing baby continues after the bodies of Helena Wright, 36, and her 23-month-old daughter were found near Port Macdonnell. Photograph: SAPOLView image in fullscreenThe search for a missing baby continues after the bodies of Helena Wright, 36, and her 23-month-old daughter were found near Port Macdonnell. Photograph: SAPOLSouth AustraliaMother and toddler’s deaths in South Australia investigated as murder-suicide as hopes for missing baby fadePolice say search for three-month-old a ‘retrieval effort’ after bodies of mother Helena Wright and toddler found in the ocean near Port Macdonnell Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Achol Arok and AAPWed 29 Jul 2026 01.21 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Jul 2026 01.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHopes…
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