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Father Suspected of Killing Two Children and Himself in Vogtland

Police in Neumark, Germany, are investigating the deaths of a man and his two young children, with evidence suggesting a murder-suicide.

  • Three bodies, including a 55-year-old man and two children aged 2 and 5, were discovered in Neumark, Vogtland, on Tuesday morning.
  • Authorities believe the man killed his children before taking his own life; no weapons were reportedly involved in the incident.
  • The bodies were found after a witness alerted police, with the children inside the home and the man outside on the property.
  • The identities of the deceased have been confirmed, and the mother, who was not present, is receiving support from crisis intervention teams.
  • Local officials and residents have expressed shock and grief over the tragedy, with investigations at the scene expected to continue in the coming days.
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