Kenmore Hills, Brisbane: Chilling email exposes alleged deadly plan before mum, daughter found dead in Airbnb

Police say a grim email sent in the hours before a tragedy sparked the welfare check that led to the discovery of a mother and daughter at a multimillion-dollar Airbnb.

A mother and her young daughter have been found dead inside a property in Brisbane’s west, in what police believe to be a suspected murder-suicide.

Emergency services forced entry to the luxury Kenmore Hills residence around 12.45pm on Monday after officers were asked to conduct a welfare check.

According to the Courier Mail, the alarm was raised by a colleague of anaesthetist Doctor Tiffany Wilkes, 54, after receiving an email outlining a disturbing plan.

Inside, police discovered the bodies of Dr Wilkes and her eight-year-old daughter. Their deaths are under investigation, but authorities believe the case is a suspected murder-suicide, according to News.com.au.

Dr Wilkes had an extensive medical career, working as an anaesthetist across several Brisbane hospitals, including the Princess Alexandra.

In a statement, Metro South Health said the organisation extended its deepest condolences to those affected.

“As this matter is subject to an ongoing police investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further,” a spokeswoman said.

CCTV footage obtained by Channel 7 shows Dr Wilkes calmly taking out the bins the day before the tragedy unfolded.

The mother and daughter had been staying at the four-bedroom property, which has operated as an Airbnb since at least 2023.

Real estate records show it was sold in March last year for $2.5 million, and had been listed for nearly $1000 a night with a five-night minimum stay.

The Stayz listing is no longer active, and the home has been removed from Airbnb, News.com.au reported.

The sprawling single-level home sits on a 10,117sqm block, built in 1994 and described in real estate listings as “rich in charm and character” and “utterly refined, peaceful and private.”

The house features terracotta floor tiles throughout, two bathrooms, an eight-metre infinity pool, and wraparound verandas overlooking gardens and a neighbouring national park.

Neighbour Dirk Vandenbroucke told the Courier Mail he noticed unusual commotion on Monday night.

“Then we were told something serious had happened …” he said.

“It’s a very peaceful street, full of people way past their retirement days.”

Another neighbour, from Dr Wilkes’ Norman Park property, said she had been renovating the house, which had sat empty for two years.

“She would pop in occasionally to chat to the builders,” he said.

“She had renovations, so we thought once that was done, she would move in.”

Forensic officers remain at the Kenmore Hills home, piecing together the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Queensland Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. Authorities are urging anyone with information or relevant footage to contact investigators.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to headspace.org.au.

Lifeline: 13 11 14.