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Australian man and two children found dead in Bali bungalow
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Police in Bali, Indonesia, are investigating the deaths of 56-year-old Australian Damien John Shaw and his two children, aged six and four. Their bodies were discovered in a bungalow in Kuta on Sunday morning. Law enforcement officers are considering a possible murder-suicide scenario, though this is not yet an established fact. Neighbours reportedly checked on the family after receiving a call from Shaw's wife. When they received no response, they forced open the door to the residence, leading to the discovery.
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