Police suspect an elderly man murdered his wife then killed himself in a horrific family tragedy in Adelaide's east. The couple's bodies were found inside their retirement village unit leaving friends devastated. 7NEWS
SA Police superintendent Matt Nairn said police and paramedics were called to the scene after a staff member made the grisly discovery during a routine check.
“At this stage, we can determine we believe it is a murder-suicide ... we believe the man has killed potentially his wife and then taken his own life,” he said.He said there was a smell of gas at the scene but it was “not an implicating factor” in the tragedy. Nairn said the pair, both aged 92, were not previously known to police and said there was nothing to indicate there was anything adverse in the relationship.“As you can imagine this is very tragic for a family,” Nairn, adding “there are children to these elderly parents.”
Devastated neighbours told 7NEWS the news has rocked their tight-knit community as they eagerly await answers. Major Crime detectives are at the retirement village in Glynde where the two were found and have launched an investigation.Devastated neighbours told 7NEWS the news has rocked their tight-knit community as they eagerly await answers.If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.
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