THE tragic deaths of a mother and her young son in a suspected murder-suicide has rocked Glenelg North residents, with devastated neighbours describing the pair’s relationship as “loving” and “happy”.

A family member raised concern for the welfare of Vibeke “Bek” Aagaard and her son just hours before their bodies were discovered at their Glenelg North home late on Thursday night.

Police were called to the property on Shannon Ave just after 11pm to check on the wellbeing of the occupants.

Upon arrival, officers found Ms Aagaard, an environmental consultant aged in her 40s, and her nine-year-old son Isaac dead inside.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Overmeyer said the alarm was first raised by the woman’s estranged partner on Thursday afternoon.

media_camera Vibeke Aagaard was found dead with her nine-year-old son at their Glenelg North home. Source: Facebook

Neighbours say police visited the address about 3pm but it is unclear if officers were able to make communication with anyone at the address.

It wasn’t until patrols returned later, forcing their way into the home, that they made the tragic discovery.

“The circumstances are tragic for anyone exposed to them,” Chief-Insp. Overmeyer said.

He would not confirm if the incident was a murder-suicide but said no one else was being sought by police over the incident.

“Autopsies need to be conducted, it’s too early to speculate in any way, shape or form,” he said.

Chief-Insp. Overmeyer also said the woman’s estranged partner was “not doing very well at all”.

Neighbours said the tragic deaths were a complete shock.

One neighbour described the young boy as “absolutely gorgeous” and said the relationship he shared with his mother was also “loving” and that they appeared “very happy”.

They said the boy would jump on his trampoline every afternoon telling his mother about his day at school.

Neighbours said they had not seen movement at the house for several days, prompting concerns they may have been dead since earlier in the week.

Isaac was a Year 4 student at St John’s the Baptist Catholic School at Plympton, where principal Todd Murfitt yesterday paid tribute to the boy. “Isaac was a delightful student and much-loved member of our school family,” he said.

“It’s clearly distressing news for our school community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Isaac and his family at this sad time.

“The wellbeing of our community members is paramount and we’ve made provisions to support students, staff and families as they come to terms with this dreadful news.”

Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

For assistance or counselling contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, the SANE Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263) or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.