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crime1 year ago

"Former Meta Employee Suspected in San Mateo Family Murder-Suicide"

A former Meta employee, Anand Henry, is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before taking his own life in a murder-suicide in San Mateo. The couple, who both attended Carnegie Mellon University, were found dead in their home, with Henry's 9mm handgun nearby. The police have not determined the cause of death for the twin boys. There was no history of violence at the home, and the motive for the tragedy is still under investigation. The police urge the community to seek domestic violence and mental health resources to prevent such incidents from happening again.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of San Mateo Family of Four

A San Mateo family of four, including 4-year-old twin boys, was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. The father, identified as Anand Henry, killed his wife, Alice Priyanka Benziger, and their sons before taking his own life. The tragedy shocked neighbors, as there were no prior reports of domestic violence. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the horrific incident. Resources for domestic violence and mental health assistance have been shared with the community.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Deaths of Indian-Origin Family in US Home Shock Community

An Indian-origin family, consisting of Anand Sujith Henry, his wife, and twin children, was found dead in their $2 million residence in California's San Mateo. The police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide, as Anand and Alice were found dead with gunshot wounds in a bathroom, while the twin children were discovered dead without gunshot wounds in a bedroom. A 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine were recovered from the bathroom, and while initial assessments suggest a possible murder-suicide scenario, other possibilities have not been ruled out.

crime1 year ago

"Tragic Murder-Suicide at Indian American Family's Bay Area Home"

An ex-Meta engineer, Anand Sujith Henry, allegedly shot his wife, Alize Benziger, and their 4-year-old twin sons before fatally shooting himself in their $2.1 million home in San Mateo, California. The couple, originally from India, had filed for divorce in 2016 but it was never finalized. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities confirming the deaths and stating that the children were killed in a different manner, possibly by smothering, strangling, or a lethal overdose.

crime1 year ago

"Tragic Deaths of Indian-Origin Family in US: Mystery Surrounds Father's Murder-Suicide"

A former Meta engineer, Anand Sujith Henry, allegedly smothered, strangled, or gave an overdose to his four-year-old twin sons before shooting his wife, Alice Benziger, and then himself in their San Mateo, California home. The couple, both originally from India, were found dead with gunshot wounds, and police sources believe the twins were killed using a different method. The case is being treated as a murder-suicide, and the motive remains unknown. The couple's backgrounds include work at Meta, Google, and Zillow, and they were both alumni of TKM Engineering College.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Murder-Suicide: Indian-American Family of 4 Found Dead in $2M California Home

The San Mateo Police Department revealed that the killer of an Indian-American family of four found dead in their California home was among the deceased, with two victims dying from gunshot wounds and the cause of death for the other two yet to be determined. The family, originally from Kerala, India, had been living in the US for nine years, and the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is providing consular assistance to their relatives in India. The investigation continues as detectives work to gather evidence, speak to witnesses and family members, and determine a possible motive.

crime1 year ago

Ex-Meta Engineer Commits Murder-Suicide, Killing Wife and Twin Boys

An ex-Meta engineer, Anand Sujith Henry, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Alice Benziger, in their San Mateo home before taking the lives of their twin 4-year-old sons and then his own. The family, originally from India, was found with gunshot wounds, and the case is being treated as a murder-suicide. Henry, who had filed for divorce in 2016, founded his own AI company after leaving Meta. The motive for the tragic incident remains unknown, and the investigation by San Mateo police is ongoing.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: Indian American Family of 4 Found Dead in California Home

A family of four Indian Americans, including two young children, was found dead in their San Mateo, California home, with two victims having died from gunshot wounds. The police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide but have not ruled out other scenarios. The deceased, Anand and Alice, were IT professionals well-liked by their community, and the Indian Consulate is providing support to their family. This incident adds to a series of unfortunate events involving Indian students in the US, with recent deaths including those of Purdue University students Sameer Kamath and Neel Acharya.

crime1 year ago

"Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Family of Four in San Mateo Home"

A husband, wife, and their 4-year-old twin boys were found dead in their San Mateo home in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide, with the couple having gunshot wounds and a 9-millimeter pistol and loaded magazine found in the bathroom. The deaths are considered an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public as the investigation continues.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Murder-Suicide in San Mateo: Family of Four Found Dead

A father, mother, and their 4-year-old twin boys were found dead in a San Mateo home in what appears to be a murder-suicide, with the father shooting the mother before taking his own life. The cause of the boys' deaths has not been officially disclosed, but they were found in the living room and were not shot. The incident, discovered after a welfare check prompted by a 911 call, has shocked the usually quiet community, with neighbors expressing disbelief and sorrow.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: Family of Four Found Dead in San Mateo Home

San Mateo police discovered two adults and two young male children dead with "obvious signs of death" at a home in the Sugarloaf neighborhood after a welfare check prompted by a 911 call. The investigation has closed off a section of Alameda de las Pulgas, and while the deaths appear to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public, homicide detectives have been called to the scene to assist in the ongoing investigation. No information regarding the nature of the deaths or the victims' identities has been provided, and police have confirmed that they are not seeking a suspect in connection with the deaths.

crime1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: Family of Four Found Dead in San Mateo Home

A man, woman, and two boys were found dead inside a home in San Mateo, with police conducting a welfare check and discovering the bodies with obvious signs of death. The cause of death and whether a weapon was involved have not been disclosed, but police have stated that the deaths appear to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public. Neighbors expressed shock at the news, and an investigation into the tragic circumstances is ongoing.

crime2 years ago

"Real-life Grinch Caught on Camera Stealing California Family's Christmas Tree from Car"

Police in San Mateo, California, are searching for a suspect dubbed "Mr. Grinchmas" who was caught on surveillance footage stealing a Christmas tree from a family's SUV in a parking lot. The suspect cut the ropes holding the tree to the roof and loaded it into their own vehicle. The victim was given a new tree by the lot where they originally purchased it. Authorities advise shoppers to protect their packages and avoid leaving them in vehicles during the holiday season. As of now, the suspect remains at large.

crime2 years ago

Christmas Tree Theft: Real-life Grinch Strikes in San Mateo

In the crime-ridden Bay Area, a real-life Grinch was caught on video stealing a freshly-cut Christmas tree from the roof of a car in broad daylight. The thief, driving a white SUV, cut the ropes holding the tree down and threw it into his own vehicle before driving off. San Mateo Police are still searching for the suspect, but the Christmas tree lot provided the family with a replacement tree. The Bay Area has seen a rise in robbery and motor vehicle theft this year, contributing to the overall increase in crime and the decline of businesses in the region.