Oklahoma investigators are trying to determine why a husband and father killed his wife and three sons but spared their youngest, a 10-year-old boy, before killing himself.
According to ABC News, 42-year-old Jonathan Candy allegedly killed wife Lindsay Candy, 39, along with their sons Dylan, 18, Ethan, 14, and Lucas, 12, before taking his own life. Around 9:35 a.m. on Monday, the surviving boy dialed 911 and reported waking up to discover his entire family deceased in their west Oklahoma City home.
Investigators suggest the shooting ensued following a late Sunday night or early Monday morning altercation between the parents, as CrimeOnline previously reported.
“At some point, he (Jonathan Candy) armed himself with a gun, he shot her multiple times, killing her,” Knight said. “At that point, he systematically went through the home shooting and killing the children.”
Police aren’t sure why the 10-year-old was spared during the attack, Knight said, adding that there were no previous service calls or domestic violence incidents reported to police.
Investigators plan to interview friends and family members to gather more information, Law&Crime reports. A family member took in the surviving child.
“I know that’s a question everybody has,” Knight said “That’s a question we have, too. In the end, nobody ever is going to have an answer for that.”
“Certainly most horrible for that young man who woke up and found that carnage inside the home.”
Meanwhile, neighbor Michael Burcham told The Oklahoman that neighbors were shocked when they heard the news.
“All day we just couldn’t imagine,” he said. “He must have really been having a hard time.”
Anyone with information about the case should call the homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
Meanwhile, according to People, Jonathan and Lindsay appeared together on the
If you or someone you know is having mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988, Oklahoma’s Mental Health Hotline, or 911.
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[Feature Photo: John and Lindsay Candy/Facebook]
