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Daycare operator hinted at marital problems before double murder-suicide Wednesday, search warrant shows
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Key Points:
- A man killed his wife, their 7-year-old daughter, and a 78-year-old relative before taking his own life in incidents spanning two cities, Hopkins and Burnsville.
- The wife, who owned an in-home daycare, had recently notified parents of its closure due to relationship troubles with her husband.
- A witness heard children screaming and saw the man stabbing his wife and daughter with a screwdriver before fleeing with other children and calling 911.
- Experts highlight that attempts to leave abusive relationships often increase lethality risk, with most intimate partner homicide-suicides involving male perpetrators.
- Authorities urge those affected by domestic violence or emotional distress to seek help from national and local helplines available 24/7.
