(GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP)-The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says the deaths of eight family members found inside a burning Grand Haven Township home Friday were the result of a murder-suicide.
Investigators identified the victims as 47-year-old Kristopher Karolkiewicz, his wife, 39-year-old Amanda, and their six children, aged 15, 12, three 11-year-olds, and a 5-year-old.
Autopsies showed all eight died from gunshot wounds. Amanda Karolkiewicz and the six children were confirmed as murder victims, while Kristopher Karolkiewicz’s death was confirmed as a suicide.
Investigators say there are no other suspects.
The Michigan State Police Arson Unit says the fire was deliberately started in several places inside the home after the shootings.
The family pets also perished in the blaze.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office or Silent Observer.
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