The victims are two boys aged 2 and 11 and a 13 year old girl. It was the father of the youngest child who discovered the macabre scene in Haute-Savoie. The hypothesis of family drama seems to be favored, an investigation has been opened by the public prosecutor's office.
Terrible family drama in Haute-Savoie this Tuesday. Three children were found dead, and the mother is currently being sought by law enforcement, according to information reported by BFMTV.
According to the first elements of the investigation, the three children, aged 2, 11 and 13, were found dead in their home. The children had stab wounds.
A mother actively sought
According to BFMTVthe children's mother is actively sought by the police. She is the main suspect in this family drama. The causes of the children's deaths, however, remain unknown and the investigation continues to establish the exact circumstances of this tragic affair. The Thonon-les-Bains public prosecutor's office contacted the gendarmerie research brigade to carry out the investigations. Investigations are progressing. “Several hearings of the close entourage of this blended family are currently underway,” declared Boris Duffau, the prosecutor. The mother, aged 45, remains untraceable for the moment, and the mobilization of investigators continues to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy.
The investigation continues
At this time, the causes of the children's deaths have not yet been determined. According to the first elements of the investigation, the three children, aged 2, 11 and 13, were found lifeless at their home in Thonon-les-Bains. The children had numerous stab wounds.
The bodies were transported to the forensic institute for autopsies which should help to learn more about the circumstances of their death.