{
  "id": 9188319,
  "title": "Questions remain over why 8yo not identified as at risk before suspected murder-suicide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/questions-remain-over-why-8yo-not-identified-as-at-risk-before",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:53:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/tiffany-and-clementine-wilkes-education-suspected-murder-suicide/107172080"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An investigation into the deaths of eight-year-old Clementine Wilkes and her mother, anaesthetist Tiffany Wilkes, who allegedly committed a suspected murder-suicide, has revealed questions about why Clementine was not identified as a child at risk before her death. Clementine had been withdrawn from mainstream schooling and had been missing school days since 2024 before being taken out entirely in 2025. The Queensland Education Minister launched a review into protections for children who frequently miss school and those who are home-schooled following the tragedy. An inquest into the deaths has yet to be decided, as the coronial investigation remains ongoing. The Queensland Department of Education conducted an internal review to improve the monitoring of children with irregular school attendance, but the department declined to disclose further details. Dr Wilkes, 54, had not worked at the hospital for about 18 months due to mental health issues. The couple was reportedly experiencing extreme social isolation leading up to their deaths, living a nomadic lifestyle and having a luxury car found near the Airbnb where they died, along with children's toys, clothes, and wipes. Dr Wilkes' home was neglected and unfurnished at the time of her and Clementine's deaths, despite being bought in 2023.",
  "summary": "Queensland's education department has declined to elaborate on action taken while a coronial investigation continues into Clementine's death alongside her mother, anaesthetist Tiffany Wilkes, who allegedly took her own life.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eight-year-old Clementine Wilkes and her mother, Tiffany Wilkes, suspected of murder-suicide.",
    "Clementine had been missing school since 2024, leading to questions on her risk identification.",
    "Queensland Education Minister launched review on child protection for frequent school missers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}