Dad fatally shot his wife and 6 kids before setting their Michigan home on fire and killing himself, authorities say
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Key Points:
- Kristopher Karolkiewicz, 47, fatally shot his wife Amanda, 39, and their six children, aged 5 to 15, before setting their Michigan home on fire and killing himself, according to Ottawa County authorities.
- The victims were found in different bedrooms of the Grand Haven residence after firefighters and police responded to a reported house fire on Friday morning.
- Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set in multiple locations inside the home, and the shootings likely occurred before the fire, with the violence possibly starting the night before.
- Four children were biological, and two 11-year-old girls were adopted; their identities have not been released.
- Amanda Karolkiewicz was a substitute teacher, children’s book author, and advocate for special needs children, recognized by her school district for her dedication.
