Devastated grandfather Michael Clune has returned to the Mosman Park home where tragedy struck just days earlier. On January 30, 2026, police responded to a welfare check at the Mott Close property after a concerned family friend discovered a note and alerted authorities. Inside, they found the bodies of Jarrod Clune, 50, his partner Maiwenna “Mai” Goasdoue, 49, their sons Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, and the family’s three pets — two dogs and a cat.

Western Australia Police have classified the incident as a suspected double murder-suicide, with evidence indicating the parents killed their children before ending their own lives. No weapons were involved, and authorities have emphasized there is no ongoing risk to the community. A second note found inside the home reportedly provided further context into the parents’ decision, though details remain under investigation.

Both Leon and Otis lived with severe autism and significant support needs. Otis was non-verbal, and the boys had received care through services including the Peter Moyes Centre at Christ Church Grammar School, a specialized program for children with autism and learning challenges. Friends and former carers described the family as deeply committed to advocacy for autism awareness, often sharing their experiences on social media to highlight the realities of raising children with high-needs disabilities.

Reports from those close to the family suggest the parents felt overwhelmed and “failed” by Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A former support worker claimed the couple had faced cuts or inadequacies in funding, leading to extreme exhaustion, isolation, and a sense of no way out. The boys’ challenging behaviors reportedly contributed to severe sleep deprivation and constant full-time caregiving, straining the household to breaking point.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a coronial inquest, stressing that disability is never a justification for violence or murder. Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess expressed heartbreak over the deaths but insisted the gravity of the act must not be diminished because the victims were autistic and required intensive support. “There is never a justification for family violence or murder,” she said, rejecting any narrative that frames such acts as understandable under pressure.

Community response has been profound. A vigil was held in Mosman Park to honor Leon and Otis, with tributes pouring in from neighbors, disability advocates, and strangers moved by the story. Flowers and handwritten messages continue to accumulate outside the home, transforming the affluent suburb’s quiet street into a makeshift memorial. Many express sorrow not only for the lost boys but for the parents’ apparent despair, while others condemn the act unequivocally, arguing that murder — especially of vulnerable children — can never be excused.

This tragedy has reignited national debate about support for families caring for children with high-needs disabilities. Advocates argue that systemic failures in disability services, including NDIS delays or reductions, can push caregivers into crisis. Others caution against shifting blame from the perpetrators, emphasizing personal responsibility and the need for better mental health intervention.

For Michael Clune, the grandfather who has now returned to the scene of unimaginable loss, the pain is personal and irreversible. As the sole surviving close family member in many accounts, he faces the task of navigating grief while the home stands as a haunting reminder of what was taken. The quiet return underscores a father’s enduring bond — and the profound isolation left in the wake of a family’s complete erasure.

As investigations continue and calls for reform grow louder, the Mosman Park incident serves as a stark reminder of the hidden struggles behind closed doors. It highlights the urgent need for robust, accessible support systems that prevent desperation from turning deadly. Above all, it honors Leon and Otis — two boys whose lives mattered deeply, regardless of their challenges — and insists their deaths demand justice, not excuses.