The affluent Perth suburb of Mosman Park remains in mourning following the tragic discovery of four family members dead in their Mott Close home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Police are investigating the deaths of Jarrod Clune, 50, Maiwenna “Mai” Goasdoue, 49, and their sons Leon Clune, 16, and Otis Clune, 14, as a suspected double murder-suicide. Three family pets were also found deceased at the property.
A regular carer for the boys arrived for a scheduled visit around 8:15 am and discovered a note on the front door reading “Don’t enter” and instructing to “Call police.” Unable to reach the family, she alerted emergency services. Officers found no signs of forced entry or struggle, and a second note inside reportedly indicated the parents had made a joint decision to end their lives, prompting the murder-suicide classification. Forensic teams and investigators remained on scene for hours as the street was cordoned off.
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Leon and Otis both lived with severe autism—Otis was non-verbal—and required intensive support. The family relied heavily on NDIS funding, with Jarrod and Maiwenna as full-time carers. Friends and former support workers described immense strain from behavioural challenges, school expulsions, social isolation, and recent NDIS funding reductions or reviews that left the parents feeling overwhelmed and abandoned.
Maddie Page, a former carer and autism mentor who supported Leon and Otis for over a decade, has led public tributes while sharing poignant insights. She described the boys as having “captured her heart,” teaching her creative approaches to autism support and that communication transcends words. Page highlighted the parents’ “immense love” and “consistent dedication” despite “extreme difficulty and countless obstacles.” Yet she suggested systemic failures may have left them believing “they had no other choice,” calling the truth “more heartbreaking than anyone imagined.” Her statements have fueled calls for better NDIS resources and a coronial inquest.
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The Mosman Park community responded with vigils and floral tributes outside the home, where flowers, candles, and messages accumulated at the gate. Disability advocates, including Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner, condemned narratives framing the tragedy as justified by the “burden” of disability, insisting complex needs never excuse violence.
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School newsletters from earlier years portrayed Leon and Otis as joyful children with endearing personalities, highlighting innocent moments from their childhoods before challenges intensified. The case has reignited national debate over carer burnout, NDIS adequacy, and mental health support for families with high-needs children.
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As investigations continue toward a coronial report, the focus remains on honouring Leon and Otis as individuals deserving of dignity and support. Maddie Page’s voice has shifted the conversation toward systemic accountability, ensuring this heartbreak prompts meaningful change rather than fleeting headlines. The suburb’s quiet streets now carry the weight of an unimaginable loss.