Murray Hindle believes murder-suicides and double-suicides will only increase with an aging population. Photo: Danielle Smith
A West Australian euthanasia campaigner believes suicides will become more prevalent if voluntary euthanasia is not introduced after an apparent murder-suicide in Albany.
Police have confirmed that there will be no charges over the deaths of 87-year-old Jeffrey and 90-year-old Shelia Rushton, who were found dead at their Middleton Beach property in Albany on Friday.
It is understood Mr Rushton had severe Parkinson’s disease while Mrs Rushton suffered from multiple sclerosis.
WA police spokeswoman Susan Usher also confirmed that although inquiries were continuing, no third party was involved and a report would be prepared for the coroner.