Ms Bond was a popular golfer. Photo / Facebook
WARNING: DISTRESSING
The bodies of a mother and child have been found inside a home on the Central Coast of NSW in a suspected murder-suicide.
Emergency services were called to the home on Kilpa Rd in the suburb of Wyongah just before 2pm yesterday.
Inside the home they found the bodies of Erica Bon, a 47-year-old mother and a nine-year-old boy, Lachlan.
Ms Bond, who was well-known in the community and a passionate golfer, shared several posts about depression in the lead up to her death.
In one of her last Facebook posts she shared video about suicide prevention.
Another message shared on July 10 read: "Depression is REAL. People can smile all day and still be broken inside."
Other photos posted online show that Ms Bond was a loving mum to her young son.
However, loving family photos documenting trips to the zoo and the local golf course painted a very different picture to the messages shared on Facebook.
Ms Bond was a well known golfer in her local community and worked at Kooindah Waters Golf Club as a golf shop and drinks cart assistant.
"An extremely good golfer, her handicap fluctuates between 4-7 and she is the current ladies club champion," the club's website states.
"Erica's outgoing personality will ensure all your golfing needs are catered for and if on the golf course she will ensure you will not go hungry or thirsty."
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes established a crime scene and detectives were investigating.
Police could not comment on the cause of death but did confirm officers were not looking for any other people relating to the incident.
Neighbours reportedly heard a woman's cries for help yesterday and one told The Daily Telegraph the family kept to themselves.
"I've heard them have a few fights occasionally but nothing serious, I didn't think," the unnamed neighbour said.
Tuggerah Lakes police command acting inspector Matt Kelly confirmed to the Central Coast Gosford Express Advocatethe two deaths were a murder-suicide.
Lachlan was a pupil at Tuggerawong Public School and its principal Grant McFarland wrote a message in response to the deaths on social media overnight.
"By now many of you would have heard that one of our students and parent has passed away," he wrote on the school's Facebook page.
"I wanted to confirm that the school will be open tomorrow (today) and that we are ensuring that significant additional support is available for any student who may need it tomorrow and over the coming days.
"It is your personal decision about what sensitive discussions you may choose to have with your children tonight. The school will have a carefully planned approach to supporting all students tomorrow and moving forward.
"The staff and I appreciate the tremendous support of our parents and our broader school community at this challenging time. Our heartfelt thoughts are with our much valued student's family and friends at this time."
Tributes from heartbroken parents were then posted on the school's Facebook page.
"So very sad. My daughter is heartbroken," wrote one parent.
"Lots of love and support to all our beautiful teachers during this very sensitive and hard time."
"My thoughts are with everyone, the family, our gorgeous children, our amazing teachers, aides and office staff, and our beautiful parents at this very emotional time," wrote another. "Our community is strong. Together we can all get through this."
NSW Police said the investigation was in its early stages and a report was being prepared for the coroner.
Where to get help:
If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider.
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• The Word • Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• CASPER Suicide Prevention
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
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