Mark Bombara Perth Suicide : Mark Bombara Obituary : Jennifer Petelczyc daughter murdered over friend’s marriage breakdown
Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her youngest daughter, Gretl, 18, were tragically murdered after becoming unsuspecting victims in the aftermath of a friend's marital breakdown. The violent incident occurred at their Floreat home on Friday afternoon when Mark Bombara, 63, entered the house armed with a gun. Bombara, the ex-husband of one of Jennifer’s close friends, arrived at the Berkeley Crescent address around 4:20 pm. Driven by the belief that his former partner was hiding there after their recent separation, Bombara fatally shot Jennifer upon realizing she wasn't present, then critically wounded Gretl. Police arrived at the scene as the final gunshot was heard at 4:30 pm, which is believed to have been Bombara taking his own life. Gretl was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Authorities are investigating whether the women were restrained with cable ties during the killings. Although Bombara and Jennifer had met before, they were not well-acquainted. C...