Michigan family of 8 killed in murder-suicide: Here’s everything we know
A family of eight in West Michigan was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a burning home. According to police, Kristopher “Kris” Karolkiewicz shot and killed his wife, Amanda “Mandy” Karolkiewicz, 39, and their six children before taking his own life. Related --> Ottawa County man’s ‘employment ended’ weeks before murder-suicide of wife, six children Their children were four boys, ages 15, 12, 11, and 5, and two girls, both 11. Four of the children were biological, and two were adopted, police said. Firefighters and deputies said they were called to a house fire the morning of July 24 on Riverside Trail.