February 6, 2013Denver, ColoradoMayra Perez shoots her three children and herself; only one child survives The motive behind the attack is suspected to have originated with an argument between Mayra and her husband on the evening of February 5. Mr. Perez left the house to calm down. He returned on the morning of February 6…
Man kills self with gun attached to weather ballon in an attempt to make his death appear as a homicide
January 25, 2018 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Alan J. Abrahamson (71) kills himself using a gun attached to weather balloons to simulate a homicide Abrahamson’s body was found after he had been shot in the chest with a hollow point bullet. No witnesses or weapon could be found, and Abrahamson’s death was ruled suspicious. It…
Woman shoots her children, self, possibly due to marital difficulties
January 21, 2011 Austin, Indiana Amanda Bennett shoots her three children and herself, possibly due to her impending divorce Amanda shot her children — Jasmin Abbott (14) and Katelynn and Ryan Bennett (9 and 4 respectively) — and the family dog before she set the home on fire. She then shot herself. Police found the…
Woman kills husband, children, self
January 18, 1983 Aplington, Iowa Ethel Mae Franken kills her husband and their three children before killing herself Ethel had recently been released from the hospital following five weeks of therapy — which included electroshock treatments — for “a nervous breakdown.” Friends and family later stated Ethel had seemed to be doing well emotionally following…
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