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Mother, 54, and Girl, 8, Found Dead at Luxury Brisbane Airbnb as Police Probe Suspected Murder-Suicide

The luxury home’s short‑term rental listing has been removed during the investigation.

Overview

  • Police conducting a welfare check around 12:43 p.m. Monday at a Tinarra Crescent address in Kenmore Hills found a 54-year-old Norman Park woman and an 8-year-old girl deceased.
  • Queensland Police declared a crime scene, stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, and appealed for witnesses and relevant security footage.
  • Multiple outlets report the case is being treated as a suspected murder-suicide as detectives continue forensic examinations at the property.
  • Media identified the adult as a Brisbane anaesthetist and hospitals issued statements of condolence.
  • CCTV published by local media shows the woman taking out bins at the home less than 24 hours earlier, and some reports say a scheduled email to a colleague prompted the welfare check.