Phoenix man suspected of killing wife, 3 young children and himself in home that smelled of natural gas
A Phoenix man is suspected in the deaths of his wife and their three young children before he fatally shot himself, police said Thursday.
A Phoenix man is suspected in the deaths of his wife and their three young children before he fatally shot himself, police said Thursday.
Police and fire officials discovered the bodies in the home Wednesday, after they responded to a call of an unresponsive person and the strong odor of gas shortly after 8 a.m., officials said.
Found dead were Marla Jordan Hudgens, 40, and children Christopher, 3, and Gwen and Faye, both 6 months old, police said in a statement Thursday.
Deaths of five Phoenix family members investigated as homicidesNov. 17, 202201:32They had what police described as “obvious signs of trauma.”
The suspect, Jasen Michael Hudgens, 44, was also found dead in the home. Police described him as the husband and father. Investigators believe he shot himself.
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