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警方初步认定男孩致死原因系煤气泄漏
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维州警方今天下午发表声明称,取暖器故障导致的煤气泄漏可能是导致两名男童死亡的“罪魁祸首”。之前被普遍怀疑的男童母亲目前仍在St Vincent's医院接受治疗,Edwards探员同时表示警方在事发住所的勘察并未涉及男童母亲,他提醒民众不要妄下结论。
Boys were killed by faulty gas heater: police
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/boys-were-killed-by-faulty-gas-heater-police-20100602-wys7.html?autostart=1
MEGAN LEVY
June 2, 2010 - 3:59PM
Homicide detectives have revealed that two boys found dead in a home in Victoria's north-east were most likely killed by a faulty gas heater.
Their mother, who remains ill in Melbourne's St Vincent's Hospital, was also affected by gas and had no involvement in their deaths, police said.
"Tests conducted today by an Energy Safe Victoria inspector have led police to believe that [the boys'] deaths were likely caused by a faulty appliance, possibly a heater," police said in a statement this afternoon.
"Further testing is still to be conducted as part of the investigation and police are also awaiting the outcome of toxicology reports."
The brothers, Tyler and Chase Robinson, were found dead in their home in Mooroopna, near Shepparton, on Sunday night. The boys, aged seven and nine, had no signs of injury.
After the tragic discovery, their mother, Vanessa Robinson, appeared to be disoriented at the local police station and was airlifted to Melbourne when her condition rapidly declined, police said
She was placed under hospital guard and has not been fit for further interview.
Due to speculation about Ms Robinson's role in the deaths, Detective Inspector Bernie Edwards told reporters this afternoon police wanted to "quell the court of public opinion".
‘‘There have been a number of investigations, scientific primarily, being conducted at the house and I’d just like to inform you that she’s [Vanessa Robinson] definitely not involved."
"What we didn't want is people to make up their minds without all the full facts, so that's why we're trying to inform the public at this stage."
The family may have been exposed to gas "for a number of days" but it may not have been obvious to them, Detective Inspector Edwards said.
"Every appliance in the house is going to be tested," he said.
"I don't want to go into specifics at this moment, we are fairly confident it's gas related."
The boys' mother had fallen ill from the same leak that killed her sons, Detective Inspector Edwards said.
"It's believed that because she's an adult it hasn't affected her as quickly as it has affected the two young boys," he said.
One appliance was believed to be responsible, but he would not say what it was.
The results of tests performed last night were made available to police about 2.45 this afternoon, and a media conference was called for 4pm, Detective Inspector Edwards said.
He defended the actions of police in taking Ms Robinson into custody, saying it was ‘‘common practice’’.
‘‘The mother was the only person with the children when they were found deceased. It’s common practice that the person is spoken to so that we get to the bottom of the matter,’’ he said.
Detective Inspector Edwards said Ms Robinson had been told of the findings at hospital this afternoon, and had been ‘‘fairly devastated, as you would be’’.
‘‘You can imagine how the family and the extended family are. It’s a tragedy for that family, and the community,’’ he said.
‘‘[Ms Robinson’s] physical injuries or illness if improving, and hopefully she will make a full recovery in relation to the illness,’’ he said.
The boys’ father had also been informed, he said.
Detective Inspector Edwards said the welfare of the boys' mother and their family was a priority.
“This is a tragic set of circumstances and the family has been offered counselling and support,” he said.
“Investigators have not yet been able to formally speak with the mother of the boys, however testing carried out at the Mooroopna property has ruled out any involvement by her in their deaths.
“It is normal practice in an investigation into an incident such as this that police would speak with the person who had custody of the children, or anyone located in the premises.
“The investigation is still ongoing at this stage and police will await the outcome of further testing to assist the Coroner in determining the exact cause of death.”
with AAP. |
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