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Four members of a Liechtenstein family, including a man, his parents, and sister, were found dead in Vaduz and on the Swiss side of the Rhine, prompting an investigation into their deaths amid suspicions related to the man's recent suspension from municipal work due to account irregularities.
A couple and their two children were found dead in their home in Plainsboro, New Jersey, prompting a homicide investigation. The victims were identified as Tej Pratap Singh, Sonal Parihar, their 10-year-old son, and 6-year-old daughter. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and autopsies are being conducted. Authorities have stated that there is no threat to the public. The community is in grief over the tragic event, and support is being provided to affected students and staff. Neighbors described the family as friendly, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced that a woman in Semmes, Alabama, killed her two young children, 2-year-old Jacob Johnson and 5-year-old Mia Johnson, before taking her own life. Autopsies revealed that the children died from drowning, with the girl also experiencing blood loss from cuts to the neck. The motive remains unclear, but evidence suggests that the mother had psychiatric issues. The woman's estranged husband, who discovered the bodies, has been cleared of any suspicion.
Three U.S. Marines, identified as Lance Corporal Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Lance Corporal Merax C. Dockery, and Lance Corporal Ivan R. Garcia, were found dead in a parked car at a gas station near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Autopsies revealed that they died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The Marines were motor vehicle operators with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Three Marine lance corporals from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead in a vehicle outside a convenience store, and autopsies have revealed that they died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The Marines were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia, all motor vehicle operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 2. The circumstances surrounding their deaths have not been disclosed.
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office in Ohio is investigating three deaths as homicides after deputies discovered the bodies of Heather James, Pete O'Brian Eldridge, and James Andronis in two campers on a property in Lucasville. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations has been called in to assist with the investigation, and autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Richard Allen, the accused killer in the Delphi case, allegedly confessed to his wife during a jailhouse phone call that he murdered teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams in 2017. Autopsies revealed that the girls were knifed to death after being abducted at gunpoint. Allen's defense team claims his mental health has deteriorated while in custody, while prosecutors argue that he may be faking his condition. The trial is scheduled to begin in January 2024.
Autopsies on two Americans found dead in their luxury hotel room in Baja California Sur, Mexico suggest they died of "intoxication by an undetermined substance." The bodies bore no signs of violence, and the exact cause of death is yet to be determined. The victims have been identified as Abby Lutz and John Heathco. Proper gas line installations, vents, and monitoring devices are often lacking for water heaters and stoves in Mexico, leading to several cases of such deaths due to poisoning by carbon monoxide or other gases.
Autopsies suggest that Abby Lutz and John Heathco, the American couple found dead in their luxury hotel in Mexico, died of "intoxication by an undetermined substance." The bodies bore no signs of violence, and the exact cause of death is still being determined. The couple had been treated for what they thought was food poisoning days before their deaths. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has not confirmed the names or hometowns of the victims. Proper gas line installations, vents, and monitoring devices are often lacking for water heaters and stoves in Mexico, leading to several cases of such deaths due to poisoning by carbon monoxide or other gases.
The death toll linked to a Kenyan cult has risen to 110, with autopsies underway to determine the cause of death. Heavy rains have slowed the exhumation process, which has been ongoing for several days. The Kenyan government has been criticized for its slow response to the situation and for denying journalists and activists access to the forest where the cult was located.
Autopsies have begun on over 100 bodies linked to a Kenyan religious cult whose leader allegedly instructed them to starve themselves to death to be the first to go to heaven. The bodies were recovered from shallow graves in the Shakahola Forest, with children accounting for most of them. The autopsies will look at all possibilities, including whether some bodies had missing organs. The deaths amount to one of the worst cult-related tragedies in recent history, and the toll is expected to rise further with over 300 people reported missing. President William Ruto has promised to appoint a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the incident.
Autopsies have begun on over 100 bodies linked to a Kenyan religious cult whose leader allegedly instructed them to starve themselves to death in order to be the first to go to heaven. One hundred and nine followers of the Good News International Church are known to have died, with authorities recovering 101 bodies from shallow graves since April 21. The deaths amount to one of the worst cult-related tragedies in recent history, and the toll is expected to rise further, with the Kenyan Red Cross saying more than 300 people have been reported missing.
Classes have resumed at Eaglecrest High School in Colorado after two teachers died over the weekend with symptoms of bacterial meningitis. The causes of death are still pending, and the school closed to allow public health officials to identify students or staff who may have been in close contact with the infected staff person. The district added that school and district mental health support staff will be available for students.
Two individuals, identified as Angel Smith and Rico Keller, were found dead in a home in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The incident was reported by a child who called 911. Autopsies will be performed to confirm the cause of death. The sheriff's office is investigating the case.