Child’s body found in Minnesota lake, mom and 2 more children missing in “potential triple-homicide”

The body of a kid was found in a lake simply north of St. Paul, Minnesota, Friday, and the search continued for his or her mom and her two different children in what authorities are calling a “potential triple-homicide.” 

The day started at about 10:30 a.m. native time when police have been referred to as to a reported suicide in Maplewood, a metropolis simply west of St. Paul. They found an grownup man lifeless on the scene, Maplewood Police Lt. Joe Steiner mentioned at a night news convention. The actual reason behind demise was not disclosed, and Steiner mentioned it stays beneath investigation.

At roughly 4 p.m., police responded to Vadnais Lake on information of a doable murder-suicide, Steiner mentioned. Authorities started to go looking the lake for 3 children and a lady. Steiner mentioned the lake response was “in relation to” the sooner incident, however didn’t specify. 

Ramsay County Sheriff Bob Fletcher confirmed that one kid’s body has been found. The two different children stay missing. Fletcher recognized the missing lady because the mom of the three children, all of whom are believed to be youthful than 5, however didn’t present particulars.

“We have recovered one child here in the lake, our water patrol and dive team is actively searching for the other two,” Fletcher mentioned. “We do not know yet where their mother is. We’re treating this is a potential triple-homicide here at Lake Vadnais, on the heels of a homicide at Maplewood.”

The children’s sneakers have been found on the lake, Fletcher mentioned. Steiner mentioned the mom’s car was additionally recovered on the scene, together with different gadgets that lead authorities to imagine that they might be in the realm. 

Authorities mentioned it is not but clear if the deceased man had a connection to the missing mom and children.