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'He's Back': Phone Calls Recorded Double Murder-Suicide
The inquest will examine police response, family violence allegations and Bombara’s gun licences after he killed two people and died by suicide.
- On Monday, the WA Coroner's Court opened an inquest into the May 24, 2024, murders of Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter, 18-year-old Gretl, at their Perth home, with counsel assisting the coroner Rachael Young presenting opening remarks.
- Bombara was 'fixated' on his estranged wife, Rowena, following their acrimonious separation; Young noted the 63-year-old suffered strokes and a 10cm brain cyst, with family observing he became 'unhinged'.
- Arriving at the home searching for Rowena, Bombara restrained Gretl with cable ties before fatally shooting both women; triple-zero calls captured screams and final moments before he turned the gun on himself.
- The inquest is examining the police response to triple-zero calls and family violence allegations while probing the regulatory system that permitted Bombara to retain 13 firearms.
- Medical care Bombara received before the killings is under scrutiny; those impacted by domestic violence can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or the Men's Referral Service at 1300 766 491.
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