Australian man charged with murder of wife and two young sons

19 May 2026 • 4:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Australian man charged with murder of wife and two young sons

  • An Australian man has been charged with the murder of his wife and two young sons in Campbelltown, Sydney.
  • Police discovered the bodies of his 46-year-old wife and their sons, aged 12 and four, in different rooms of their home on Monday evening.
  • The 47-year-old suspect reportedly called the police himself to report an “incident” at the address.
  • He was arrested, charged with three counts of murder, and formally refused bail, with his next court appearance scheduled for 15 July.
  • Police described the incident as “particularly violent” and highlighted the ongoing issue of domestic violence, noting the family was not previously known to authorities.

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