Michigan man killed wife and 6 kids before all were found in home fire, officials say
A man in Michigan fatally shot his wife and six children with a registered handgun, then set their home on fire and died in the fire as well. Autopsies confirmed the shootings and the authorities ruled it a murder-suicide.
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10 sourcesMichigan father killed wife and six children before setting home ablaze, authorities confirm
Michigan Father Kills Wife, 6 Children Before Setting House On Fire, Authorities Say
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2 articlesMichigan authorities identify man they say killed wife and six children before home fire
Michigan Dad Killed Wife and Their 6 Children Before Setting Home on Fire and Dying by Suicide: Sheriff
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2 developments- Jul 27Michigan man killed wife and 6 kids before all were found in home fire, officials say
- Jul 28Michigan Husband kills wife, six children, and sets home on fire was cheating with much younger intern
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