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America: Suspicious death of a family of Indian origin in California, dead bodies of husband, wife and innocent children found in the house; Police are investigating

  Online Desk: An Indian-origin family was found dead under suspicious circumstances in San Mateo, California. The dead include four from a family from Kerala. It included a husband and wife and their two innocent children. Police suspect a murder-suicide. The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained. Four members of an Indian-American family, including two twins, were found dead in their home in San Mateo, California on February 13, police said.

In a statement, the San Mateo Police Department said two of the victims were shot, while the cause of death for the other two remains unknown. The deceased have been identified as Anand Sujit Henry (42), his wife Alice Priyanka (40) and their twin children.

'The cause of death is under investigation'

"Sadly, both children were found dead in their rooms," San Mateo Police said. The cause of his death is still under investigation. Both husband and wife died due to gunshots inside the bathroom. A loaded 9 mm pistol and a magazine were also found in the bathroom, San Mateo police said. While initial suspicions pointed to a carbon monoxide leak. But authorities have so far found no evidence of gas leaks or faulty appliances in the home.
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