Mosman Park Murder-Suicide: WA News, Family Support & Tributes

Mosman Park Tragedy: Family Found Dead, Calls for NDIS Support

A suspected double murder-suicide in Mosman Park, Western Australia, has prompted renewed calls for greater support for families with children who have high needs. The bodies of Jarrod Clune, 50, his wife Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, and their two sons, Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, were found at their home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Police are investigating the deaths as a suspected murder-suicide.

The tragedy unfolded when a support worker arrived at the family home on Friday morning for a scheduled appointment. She discovered a note on the door instructing her not to enter and to instead contact the police. A second note was later found inside the home, detailing the family’s wishes regarding their finances.

Both Leon and Otis lived with disabilities, and police stated on Friday that the boys experienced “significant health challenges.” According to reports, the parents were active advocates for autism awareness on social media. Friends of the family have indicated that the boys had recently experienced cuts to their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding.

Maddie Page, a support worker who had known the boys for over ten years, led tributes to Leon and Otis, describing them as having “captured her heart.” She also stated that the family had been “let down by the National Disability Insurance Scheme,” adding that Jarrod and Maiwenna were their sons’ “biggest, fiercest supporters.”

Developmental Disability WA chief executive officer Mary Butterworth highlighted the tragedy as a sign of shortcomings in Western Australia’s support services. “The reality is in Western Australia we do not have enough trained support workers who can provide support to families,” she told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. She added that it was “fairly obvious” the family was not receiving the support they needed.

Friends of the family expressed their frustration with the NDIS system, stating that the constant struggle to secure services for their sons was “exhausting, never-ending and filled with rejection.” They emphasized that the NDIS was created to support individuals like Leon and Otis, but they were unable to access the necessary assistance.

Homicide Squad Detectives have been investigating the incident since it was reported to police on Friday morning. As of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, police have not confirmed a motive for the deaths or the exact manner in which they occurred, but have stated that no weapons were involved. The street where the incident occurred has since been reopened.

The West Australian reported that the boys both had autism, and one was non-verbal. Ms. Page recalled witnessing the “immense love” within the family and the “courage and resilience” they demonstrated in the face of numerous obstacles. She lamented that the NDIS system had failed them, leaving them feeling as though they had no other options.

The tragedy has shocked the Mosman Park community, and tributes continue to flow for Leon and Otis. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding the adequacy of support services for families caring for children with disabilities and the challenges faced in navigating the NDIS system.