Police have revealed they are treating the deaths of twin baby boys as suspicious, three years after they were found dead in a Queensland home.
Detective Sergeant Barry Karamujic from the Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit said new information had come to light and police were appealing for public help.
Emergency services were called to a Joan Street home in Bungalow on December 13 following reports two male infants were unresponsive in the bedroom.
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“Investigations into this matter have continued over the past three years, and police are now urging anyone with information to come forward,” a police statement read.
Det-Sgt Karamujic said the deaths had long lasting effects on the community.
“Three years later, this tragedy has not been forgotten by the friends and family of these three-month old boys,” he said.
“Someone, somewhere, knows something, and we are urging anyone who could assist us with this protracted investigation, to come forward now.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.