Authorities found Harvey's wife, Mara Lee Harvey and her mother, Beverley Ann Quinn dead in the kitchen of the house, News Corp Australia Network reported.
Three children, Charlotte Kate Harvey, 3 1/2 years old, Alice Ester Harvey and Beatrix Mae Harvey, 2-year-old twins, were found in other areas of the home, police said, according to ABC News.
Police believe that Harvey’s wife and three children were killed on Sept. 3 and that Quinn was killed the next day.
Harvey is accused of killing his family using a blunt instrument and knives, police told ABC News.
Police said that Harvey was in the house for a few days after the murders, The Associated Press reported.
Harvey has been charged with five counts of murder, but has not entered a plea, News Corp Australia Network reported.
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