Tragic End for Beloved Doctor and Her 8-Year-Old Daughter: Police Probe Suspicious Deaths at Luxury Brisbane Airbnb
- Dr Tiffany Wilkes, a respected anaesthetist, and her young daughter found dead in suspected murder-suicide at upscale Kenmore Hills property
- Medical community left reeling as news of the tragedy spreads, with colleagues describing it as a “shocking” and “keenly felt” loss
- Police investigation underway, but authorities already confirm they are not searching for anyone else in connection with the deaths
The medical community is in mourning after the shocking discovery of a respected doctor and her 8-year-old daughter in a suspected murder-suicide at a luxury Airbnb property in Brisbane. Dr Tiffany Wilkes, a staff specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, was found dead alongside her young child in the Kenmore Hills home on Monday.
The devastating news has sent shockwaves through the medical fraternity, with colleagues and friends struggling to come to terms with the loss. “What a tragic set of circumstances,” said Queensland’s Child Safety and Domestic Violence Prevention Minister Amanda Camm. “Our government’s sympathy is with her friends and family, and I think many across our community were absolutely shocked at this case.”
Dr Wilkes, who had a specialty interest in liver transplant and neuro-anaesthesia, was described as a highly respected practitioner by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland president, Dr Nick Yim. “Our hearts go out to family and friends affected by this tragic event,” he said in a statement. “We know colleagues in the medical community will feel this loss keenly.”
The police investigation is ongoing, but authorities have confirmed that they are not searching for anyone else in connection with the deaths. A report is being prepared for the coroner, but further details are unlikely to be released until the investigation is complete.
The community is still reeling from the news, with many left wondering how such a tragedy could have occurred. As the medical community comes to terms with the loss, it’s a stark reminder of the importance of mental health support for healthcare professionals.
“We know doctors and health professionals experience mental health challenges just like everyone else,” Dr Yim said. “The death of fellow practitioners can trigger distress for those working in our health system. We urge any clinicians struggling to reach out for support via internal processes at work, their GP or psychologist, or even in the first instance to a trusted friend or family member.”
If you or anyone you know needs help, there are resources available. You can contact Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line) on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or Headspace on 1800 650 890.