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Family, neighbors, and investigators are still in pursuit of an answer as to why a mother in California purportedly took the lives of her two young children before ending her own, leaving the children’s father behind.
The tragic incident occurred in the family’s residence in Fremont, California, on the afternoon of June 5.
Shortly after 1 p.m. local time, law enforcement officers arrived at the apartment to discover the lifeless bodies of the mother and her two children. A knife was found at the scene.
“Regrettably, due to reasons unknown, a one-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl succumbed to death yesterday, and their mother is believed to have taken her own life,” conveyed the Fremont Police Department in a statement earlier this month.
The mother has been identified as Evelyn “Lily” Lemus Garcia, while her children have been named as 4-year-old Estefany Lemus and 1-year-old Emiliano Lemus.
Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington expressed, “This incident stands as one of the most emotionally challenging calls for service that Fremont has faced in recent years, leaving our officers and firefighters deeply saddened by their own sense of loss and grief. As an organization, we are committed to conducting a thorough investigation of this delicate case while extending support and compassionate service.”
According to local news outlet KTVU, the children’s father and other relatives were observed at the apartment on Tuesday, gathering personal belongings.
In the aftermath of this shocking murder-suicide, the family initiated a GoFundMe campaign seeking donations to assist with the funeral expenses. They described the family members as enduring an excruciating period, emphasizing their confusion and sadness over Lily’s abhorrent actions. They expressed their wish for a resolution that would prevent both Lily and their children from suffering, but admitted their perplexity regarding the motive behind the tragic events. The family hails from Guatemala.
KTVU also reported that neighbors were left perplexed and searching for answers.
“This neighborhood has always been peaceful, devoid of any issues. It came as a surprise to me,” shared one neighbor with the outlet.
Upon hearing the news of the young age of the victims and their mother, neighbor Kevin Anderson expressed, “It’s an utterly dreadful situation.” He added, “Those poor kids.”
The police continue to investigate the murder-suicide, endeavoring to unravel the reasons and circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of the mother and her two children.
“Cases involving young individuals like this have a profound impact on everyone involved,” remarked Fremont Police Lt. Paul McCormick, as reported by NBC Bay Area. He further stated, “We are keeping all avenues open as the investigation progresses. We will disclose pertinent information as it becomes available and appropriate.”
