Aussie family found dead in Bali villa
An Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a rented villa in Bali, Indonesia. Local police are investigating the incident as a potential murder-suicide.
Why it matters
The tragic event has prompted international consular involvement and highlights the risks associated with domestic disputes in foreign jurisdictions.
Danien John Shaw, who was found dead in Bali alongside his two young children. Picture: Linked In/Indonesian Police A Perth man and his two young children have been found dead inside a rented bungalow in Kuta, Bali, with local police investigating what they believe may be a murder-suicide.
Damien John Shaw, 56, and his Indonesian-born children, a six-year-old boy and four-year-old girl, were found about 10.14am on Sunday local time after concerns were raised for the family's welfare.
Police found the bodies of Perth man Damien John Shaw and his two young children. Picture: Indonesian police
Police believe the Mr Shaw's wife, who had travelled to Jakarta four days earlier, asked a neighbour to check on the family after calling home and hearing one of the children cry.
She could hear her daughter crying and saying "Stop, Daddy", according to a police statement.
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