US: mother and grandmother spent weeks planning killing of four children before taking own lives
Four children along with their mother and grandmother were found dead in an apartment in New York State, with investigators saying the killings and suicides had been planned for weeks.
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A family tragedy has come to light in New York State, where four children were found dead in an apartment along with their mother and grandmother. Police investigation indicates the deaths were not a sudden act but the result of weeks of cold, deliberate planning.
Weeks of preparation
Investigators say the two adult women — the children's mother and grandmother — spent an extended period preparing a plan to kill the children and then themselves. This is supported by message exchanges released by the children's father.
Father releases correspondence
The father shared excerpts of communications that, according to investigators, confirm both women's intentions and show the decision was not made on impulse. The messages reportedly point to preparations for the events that ultimately led to the deaths of all five family members.
Investigation ongoing
US authorities continue to determine the exact circumstances and motives behind the women's decision. No further details about the children's ages or the precise time and location of the incident have been made public so far.
The case has drawn significant attention, as family tragedies spanning multiple generations are rare and raise questions about how warning signs of severe psychological distress within families can be recognized in time.
