Police discover deceased parents after being alerted by three hungry toddlers
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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a young couple and their three toddlers, aged one, two, and three, have suffered a tragic loss in Houston. The couple, both 26 years old, were found dead in their apartment, with the circumstances indicating a murder-suicide[1][2].
According to Lt. Larry Crowson of the Houston Police Department, the couple had been deceased for approximately 24 hours before their bodies were discovered[1][2]. The exact timeline of events leading up to the discovery is still under investigation.
The incident was brought to light when the toddlers were found outside their apartment complex, seeking food in the heat, and had been there for several hours. Neighbours alerted the authorities after noticing the children[1][2]. When the police spoke to the toddlers, they indicated that their parents were inside and deceased. Fortunately, the children were uninjured and have since been placed in the care of their grandmother, with Child Protective Services also involved[1][2].
The nature of the deaths is being classified as a murder-suicide, but no motive for the tragedy has been established at this time[1][2]. The location of the bodies has not been disclosed as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Houston Police Department Homicide Division is actively investigating the case, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward[2][3]. The investigation is focusing on the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with the hope of providing some answers to the community.
This devastating incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of mental health support and resources for young families. Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragedy.
References
[1] ABC13 Houston. (2022). Police: Couple dead in apparent murder-suicide at apartment complex in Houston. [online] Available at: https://abc13.com/houston/couple-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-at-apartment-complex-in-houston/11765018/
[2] KHOU 11 Houston. (2022). 3 young children found outside apartment complex in Houston, police say parents are dead. [online] Available at: https://www.khou.com/news/local/2022/03/21/children-found-outside-apartment-complex-houston-police-say-parents-dead/
[3] Houston Police Department. (2022). HPD Homicide Division. [online] Available at: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/homicide/index.html
