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In NSW's Northern Rivers on Sunday, the father killed his two-year-old son in what is believed to be a murder-suicide. The boy's mother, Sophie Roome, had obtained a domestic violence order against the father.
Following an access visit, James Harrison, 38, and the little child were discovered dead inside a Lismore East apartment on Sunday at 9:45 p.m.
According to court records, on February 13, Harrison was present at Lismore Local Court when the local mother sought for and was granted an apprehended domestic violence order against him.
When NSW Police officers broke into the Lismore East unit on Sunday and discovered Harrison and his son's deaths, the 12-month protection order was still in effect.
Harrison was ordered by the ADVO to refrain from abusing, threatening, stalking, or harassing Roome or anyone else with whom she has a domestic relationship. She was also ordered to refrain from willfully destroying or damaging any of her property or injuring any of her animals.
A violation of an ADVO carries a two-year prison sentence or a $5,000 fine.
Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell of NSW Police stated that although Harrison had prior domestic abuse incidents under investigation, they were not considered “serious issues”.
Killed by a 'System'
Thurtell stated that Harrison's "system"—which led to the father and son's deaths—was the reason behind the "tragic" event that occurred on Sunday and that no weapon was used in it.
According to Thurtell, "the father created a system where both he and the child have passed away as a result of the system."
"The impoverished mother who lost a kid deserves our attention.
"It's very sad, and the coroner will receive a report that details the investigation into the matter."
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