The devastating news of a murder-suicide has shaken the community of East Lismore, where two-year-old Rowan was found dead alongside his father, James Harrison. The tragedy unfolded after Rowan’s mother, Sophie Roome, contacted police when her son was not returned from an access visit with Harrison. Authorities discovered the bodies later that evening.

The family expressed their “incomprehensible grief,” describing Rowan as a joyful and loving child. Harrison, known to police for previous domestic violence issues, was under an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. This heartbreaking incident has spurred calls for immediate action and stricter measures against domestic violence. However, authorities continue to ignore the pandemic of male depression, alcoholism, and drug usage that are primary contributing factors to these events.

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