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A Perth family found dead in a suspected murder-suicide had been “failed” by the National Disability Scheme, a support worker involved with one of the two boys has claimed.

The bodies of Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, were found inside their Mosman Park home alongside their dad Jarrod Clune, 50, and mum Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, on Friday.

Both boys are believed to have been killed by their parents, with a note found at the scene describing the deaths as a “devastating tragedy”.

Detectives have said the family had engaged with care services, but declined to comment further. Leon and Otis had autism for more than 10 years.

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Otis, 14, and Leon, 15, were found dead alongside their parents in a suspected murder-suicide. Picture: Facebook
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Maddie Page, a former support worker for the boys, suggested the parents likely felt “they had no other choice”, despite the “love and resilience” they showed to their two sons “during times of extreme difficulty and countless obstacles.”

“All they wanted was to be understood – and when they did, they captured your heart,” she said, reported The West Australian.

Ms Page also paid tribute to the boys who helped her “think outside the box” with autism, adding “they will always hold a special place in my heart”.

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“I will always remember their smiles and the memories shared over the years, there truly was no one like them, and their parents were their biggest, fiercest supporters,” she said.

“A family that touched so many lives. The consistent dedication and deep love Mai and Jarrod showed for their boys, and the ways they never stopped fighting for them to feel seen and heard in this world will never be forgotten.

“May they rest in peace together as a family, NDIS – do better.”

A family friend and carer of the boys said the parents, Maiwenna Goasdowe, 49, and Jarrod Clune, 50, were struggling after having NDIS funding cut. Picture: Facebook

Forensic officers outside the Mosman Park home where the family were found deceased last Friday. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian / POOL
Parents ‘exhausted’

Loved ones say the parents had reached breaking point.

A friend, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed the family recently had their NDIS funding cut, putting the parents under further pressure.

“The very people the NDIS was created for are the very ones who can’t get the services they so desperately need,” a statement to 9News read.

“The constant battle for services to help with their very high support needs boys was exhausting, never-ending and filled with rejection.

“When the family looked for help, they were always rejected and told their boys were too difficult.”

It is understood that the couple cared for their boys full-time.

News.com.au has contacted the NDIS for comment.

Second note

Investigators over the weekend found a second note inside the family home.

Reports suggested it indicated some planning around the incident, and that the parents decided together to end their lives.

The letter, which detectives have declined to explain its content, also reportedly had details on how the family wanted their finances to be arranged after their deaths.

The first note found was attached to the door and contained words to the effect of “don’t enter” and “call police”, according to reports.

The two boys had autism for more than 10 years. Picture: Facebook

Mr Clune and his partner were understood to be caring for the boys full time. Picture: Facebook
A carer had turned up at the Mosman Park home at 8am on Friday for a scheduled appointment when they noticed the letter.

Police were called and arrived to find the four bodies.

Investigators confirmed the family had no prior reported domestic violence issues and stressed no weapon was used in the suspected murder-suicide.

Ms Goasdowe – who was known as Mai – was born in Morlaix, a small town in France with just over 15,000 residents.

She was part of several online support groups and described her sons as being at the higher end of the autism spectrum.

The couple purchased their Mosman Park home, in Perth’s west, for $1.4m in 2016. It was recently estimated to be worth more than $3m.

WA Premier Roger Cook said the incident was an “unimaginable tragedy”.

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He added, “That the lives of two innocent children have been taken is utterly heartbreaking.

“I urge anyone who is struggling to seek help.

“I want to offer my deepest condolences to all those affected and thank the first responders who attended what would have been an incredibly confronting scene.