MYSTERY surrounds the reason why an ailing yet loving father decided to kill his two disabled sons along with himself in a murder-suicide, the Deputy State Coroner has found.
Edo Travaglia, 54, had a past medical history of anxiety, depression and prostate cancer and a history of suicide attempts in the lead up to his own death and that of his adult sons on August 15, 2009.
His sons, Leigh and David, were born with cerebral palsy and were profoundly deaf.
“It appears that Mr Travaglia’s life revolved around the boys who required 24-hour care, with him doing everything for them,” Deputy State Coroner Iain West said in his finding this afternoon.
“(His separated wife) Katrina Blake subsequently told investigating police: ‘He did it with love, compassion and empathy’”.
Mr West said that from 2003, the Travaglia brothers lived in Department of Human Services (DHS) accommodation where they received adequate care until Mr and Mrs Travaglia perceived a drop in standards due to what they believed was cost cutting at the facility.
“This perceived lack of care greatly concerned Mr Travaglia, resulting in him raising numerous issues with the DHS which, in turn, he believed led to his boys being discriminated against at the facility,” Mr West said.
“Mr Travaglia felt he had failed as a father, blaming himself for the boys’ perceived lack of care.”
Mr West said another care provider was found and the brothers seemed extremely happy.
Mr Travaglia took his sons home to his Rosebud house on the night of August 15, 2009, telling staff he would be returning them the next day.
Friends found Mr Travaglia and his two sons, aged 30 and 27, dead in his car in his garage the following day.
A note was found on the dashboard.
All three had died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
“It is puzzling to know why Mr Travaglia decided to take his sons’ lives when they were finally enjoying the sort of quality of care he had fought so hard for,” Mr West said.
“Those closest to Mr Travaglia stated that he was a devoted father and, hence, a possible reason for his actions was that he couldn’t accept the prospect of leaving them behind if he wasn’t there to protect them.”???
Anyone with personal problems can contact Lifeline on 131 114, Mensline Australia on 1300 789 978,? Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or the Victorian Statewide Suicide Helpline on 1300 651 251.?
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