A police officer works at the scene where eight children were found dead in a suburban home in Cairns, Australia, on Friday, December 19.
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A police officer works at the scene where eight children were found dead in a suburban home in Cairns, Australia, on Friday, December 19.
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Members of the public pay their respects at a makeshift memorial across the street from the scene of the crime. "The news out of Cairns is heartbreaking," Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in a statement. "All parents would feel a gut-wrenching sadness at what has happened. This is an unspeakable crime."
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
Members of the public pay their respects at a makeshift memorial across the street from the scene of the crime. "The news out of Cairns is heartbreaking," Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in a statement. "All parents would feel a gut-wrenching sadness at what has happened. This is an unspeakable crime."
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A woman reacts at the scene of the crime.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
A woman reacts at the scene of the crime.
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Locals sit on the sidewalk near the house as police continue their investigation.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
Locals sit on the sidewalk near the house as police continue their investigation.
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A woman lays flowers across the road from the crime scene.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
A woman lays flowers across the road from the crime scene.
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Police work at the house where the bodies were found.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
Police work at the house where the bodies were found.
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Police work at the scene of the crime.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
Police work at the scene of the crime.
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People grieve near the scene of the crime.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
People grieve near the scene of the crime.
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Police block the road near the house.
'Unspeakable crime' in Cairns, Australia —
Police block the road near the house.
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