UNION, New Jersey — The discovery of four bodies inside a home in Union, New Jersey has left officials shocked and the community in mourning. The bodies of a man, a woman, and two children were found on Wednesday morning, and authorities are treating their deaths as a murder-suicide.
The official cause of death for the family members, as well as their identities and ages, will be released in the coming days. At this time, authorities have only confirmed that the four individuals were a family living in the home.
According to reports, the family had been experiencing financial difficulties, as their home had been foreclosed on and sold at a sheriff’s sale in November. They were given 60 days to vacate the residence. The bodies were discovered by sheriff’s officers who were serving an eviction notice.
Neighbors in the area have expressed shock and sadness at the tragic turn of events, noting that the family had been living in the home for 15 years. The child victims were reported to be school-aged girls, adding to the heartbreak of the situation.
As authorities continue to investigate and piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the community is left grappling with the loss of four lives in such a devastating manner. The impact of financial struggles and the psychological toll it can take on families is being closely examined in the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident.