Tragic Murder-Suicide in Brisbane: Mother, Dr. Tiffany Wilkes, and Daughter, 8, Found Dead
A tragic incident has occurred in Brisbane, where a mother and her young daughter were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a luxury Airbnb in Kenmore Hills. The mother, Dr. Tiffany Wilkes, was a highly-regarded anaesthetist who had worked at major Queensland hospitals for 13 years. Her daughter, Clementine, was just 8 years old.
Dr. Wilkes purchased a townhouse in Norman Park over two years ago, but neighbors reported that she never moved in. The family was instead found staying at an Airbnb property in Kenmore Hills. Police are treating the deaths as a murder-suicide and are preparing a report for the Coroner.
Dr. Wilkes had a history of mental health struggles. In 2023, she was ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment in hospital under the Mental Health Act. Authorities may have missed opportunities to intervene, as concerns were raised about Clementine's safety given her mother's mental health struggles. Clementine was described by her mother as a 'girl wonder, mini genius, star performer and future leader of the world' on her sixth birthday, but she was withdrawn from mainstream schooling this year after previously missing classes. Dr. Wilkes was able to justify her daughter's absences from class with believable excuses, and Clementine was enrolled in the state's homeschooling system this year.
CCTV footage showed Dr. Wilkes taking out the bins at the Airbnb property less than 24 hours before the bodies were discovered.
The deaths of Dr. Tiffany Wilkes and her daughter Clementine have sent shockwaves through the community. Police investigations are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The incident raises questions about the support available for individuals struggling with mental health issues and the welfare of their children. The community mourns the loss of these two lives cut short.
