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Tragic Double Homicide-Suicide Claims Florida Mother and Children

3/4/2026

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A Florida mother killed her two children, Josh, 14, and Emma, 11, and then took her own life in a double homicide-suicide at their Lakewood Ranch home.
Authorities found the bodies during a welfare check and ruled out involvement by others.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said some planning was involved and that the children's father was traveling abroad.

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Story summary

A Florida mother killed her two children, Josh, 14, and Emma, 11, and then took her own life in a double homicide-suicide at their Lakewood Ranch home.
Authorities found the bodies during a welfare check and ruled out involvement by others.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said some planning was involved and that the children's father was traveling abroad.