sciongirl Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/29/ohio.family.dead/index.html (CNN) -- A family of four has been found dead in a suburban Columbus, Ohio, home in what's believed to be a murder-suicide, authorities said Thursday. Police tape surrounds a Whitehall, Ohio, house, where a family of four was found dead Wednesday. Police tape surrounds a Whitehall, Ohio, house, where a family of four was found dead Wednesday. Police in Whitehall, east of Columbus, responded to a call around 2 p.m. Wednesday and found the bodies of Mark Meeks, 51; his wife, Jennifer Dallas-Meeks, 40; and children Jimmy, 5, and Abbigail, 8. "We're confirming all four victims had gunshot wounds, and a gun was found at the scene," Sgt. Dan Kelso said. A suicide note purportedly written by Meeks also was found at the scene, but police are not releasing the note's contents, Kelso said. Authorities believe Meeks shot his wife and two children and then himself, Kelso said. It was the second time this week that a family died in an apparent murder-suicide. On Tuesday, the bodies of Ervin Antonio Lupoe, his wife and five children were found in their Los Angeles, California, area home after Lupoe faxed a letter to a local television station explaining that he and his wife had lost their jobs and felt it was better to end their lives. Police resisted the suggestion that the killings were motivated by finances or job loss. "Out of respect for the family, detectives are not releasing the actual motive, but it's not financial, and he was employed," Kelso said. The vice president of operations at Immke Northwest Honda, where Meeks was a service manager, confirmed that he was a current employee. "We as a dealership decline to comment on this devastating tragedy, except to say that all of us here at Immke Northwest Honda are very sad and our condolences go out to the family," Tom Spicer said. Meeks' brother said the family was struggling to come to terms with the possibility that his older brother -- a lifelong car buff and devoted family man who adored his wife and children -- could be responsible for their deaths. "They were just great people, and they seemed to be an extremely close family," Mike Meeks said. "I like to say they were so close they were mushy; they showed affection toward each other and their kids." Meeks said that he last saw his brother about three weeks ago when he came by to pick up firewood and that he seemed happy, giving no clue that anything was amiss. "There was no indication of anything like this coming. Nothing," the brother said. "I think that's why everyone's feeling a sense of shock." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I just don't get it. Nothing on this planet could make me want to harm my own children. Ever. I don't fucking get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I heard about this yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 i don't get it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I was talking about this today as he worked in the Automotive Field here in town and I used to work with him.We were wondering what could drive you to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 White people are fucking crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I was talking about this today as he worked in the Automotive Field here in town and I used to work with him.We were wondering what could drive you to that point. I knew him as well. Completely took me by surprise. I even talked with him last year when I was there considering a new Accord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 heard about it today. got a guy at work who lives with his mom in whitehall, and his dad worked at honda in marysville. when they said whitehall and the guy working for honda in NW columbus, i made a little joke to him due to the coincedences. sad though. i dont get it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 That's a sad story... I hope there is an explanation for his actions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 The economy has screwed a lot of us, but these stories about people killing off their families (there was a guy in LA that killed his wife and 5 kids a couple of days ago) is absolutely disgusting. I just don't have the words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 a guy at work lives two houses down and told me about it. Crazy shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 The economy has screwed a lot of us, but these stories about people killing off their families (there was a guy in LA that killed his wife and 5 kids a couple of days ago) is absolutely disgusting. I just don't have the words... I'll never understand it. I had a customer and friend whack himself in his driveway after getting in an argument with his boss. Just drove home, parked in the driveway and pulled the trigger. No note, nothing. Kids found him when they got off the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 White people are fucking crazy. Last time I saw you you were white.....at least from the waist up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 money is way more important to some people. i dont understand it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I coworker of mine killed himself, wife, and 2 daughters last year. I can't imagine how you would have to feel about life to kill your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Last time I saw you you were white.....at least from the waist up? Would you describe me as sane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Would you describe me as sane? Point taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sad...how do you be out shoveling snow in the morning then kill your whole family in the evening. What could have happened I wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Crazy and sad. I agree with those here in saying that I couldn't shoot my own child or whatever. I've killed myself a dozen times (up and move and start all over, literally) but that's my version. I don't think I could find a good enough reason to actually take my life (though, the thought crosses many people's minds at some point), let alone that of someone I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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