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The gruesome details of the tragedy in Oklahoma: Killed his wife and three children, and then sentenced himself
A terrible tragedy rocked a peaceful community in Yukon, Oklahoma, when Jonathon Candy, 42, shot and killed his wife, Lindsay, 19, and their three sons, before turning the gun on himself. Police found five bodies in the family’s home after the 10-year-old son called 911 to report the crime.
April 23, 2024
22:12
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The mystery of the motive
Sergeant Garry Knight of the local police said that it remains a mystery what drove Candy to commit this terrible act. The motive for the murders and the reason why the youngest son was spared remain unknown, leaving the community in complete shock.
The reaction of the school and neighbors
The school where the murdered Ethan, 14, and Lucas, 12, Candy attended, expressed their deep regret at the tragedy, while neighbor Brian Graham said the whole community was stunned by what had happened. Candy’s family was known for being great friends and good neighbors, and their tragic end left everyone in shock.
– We are shocked, our hearts are broken, this kind of tragedy simply defies reason – Principal Charles Bradley wrote in a statement to parents.
– No one expected that! They were a great family and good friends. We were constantly visiting each other and hanging out. We will truly miss him. We really wish this hadn’t happened – said the neighbor.
Details of the investigation
Investigators believe the shooting began after a marital dispute Sunday night or early Monday morning. The bodies of the victims were found in different parts of the house, and the police said they found two bodies upstairs and two downstairs. One of the children was even shot in bed, further emphasizing the horror of this crime.
The monster father worked as a video engineer while the family lived in an area where homes cost between $211,000 and $365,000.
(Washington Post)
