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Grieving mother demands answers after bath tub death

Merna Aprem's mother Tanya Petrus

Merna Aprem's mother Tanya Petrus Source: SBS

The family of 20 year old Merna Aprem, who died at a group home in Sydney’s western suburbs, are demanding answers from authorities. Merna Aprem had autism and epilepsy, and drowned when she when she was left alone in a bathtub.


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The family of 20 year old Merna Aprem, who died at a group home in Sydney’s western suburbs, are demanding answers from authorities. Merna Aprem had autism and epilepsy, and drowned when she when she was left alone in a bathtub.



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