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Long Island Man Kills Four Family Members, Then Himself Over Home Sale

Joseph DeLucia Jr. believed he would be left homeless after his mother's death, leading to a tragic murder-suicide.

  • The incident occurred in Syosset, New York, just days after the funeral of DeLucia's 95-year-old mother.
  • DeLucia, 59, used a shotgun to kill his brother, two sisters, and a niece before taking his own life.
  • Family members had assured DeLucia he would be provided for, but he feared displacement from the family home.
  • Neighbors and police noted DeLucia had past mental health issues and had expressed distress over the home sale.
  • Authorities are urging the public to report signs of mental distress to potentially prevent similar tragedies.
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