Wyongah murder suicide under investigation by police
A woman and a nine year old boy who died in a suspected murder-suicide at Wyongah yesterday have been identified as Erica Bond, 47, and her son Lachlan, 9.
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A woman and a nine year old boy who died in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified as Erica Bond, 47, and her son Lachlan, 9.
Lachlan was a student at Tuggerawong Public School while his mother is understood to have been an active member of her local sporting community.
Tuggerah Lakes police command acting inspector Matt Kelly said emergency services were called to an address in Kilpa Road, Wyongah just before 2pm where the bodies of two people were found.
Insp Kelly said officers established a crime scene and detectives will continue to investigate the circumstances around the deaths.
He confirmed that the deaths were a murder suicide and that no other persons were being sought in relation to the deaths.
He said a report would be prepared for the Coroner.
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