Father Suspected of Killing Three Young Children and Himself in Meißen

Authorities confirm the deaths as a suspected murder-suicide, with no involvement of third parties.

Police and emergency responders discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old father and his three children, aged 1, 2, and 3, in a Meißen apartment on Sunday evening.
Investigators believe the father killed the children before taking his own life, in what is being referred to as an extended suicide.
The mother of the children, who lived separately from the father, resides near the location of the incident and has been offered crisis intervention support.
The Meißen city council held a moment of silence to express condolences, with the mayor urging the community to provide support to those in need during the holiday season.
Police officers involved in the case are receiving post-incident care through specialized support teams to address the emotional toll of the tragedy.