Police have released more information about the three deaths reported at a home in Coniston last night, with the investigation revealing a father, mother and son died in a murder-suicide.
The three individuals have been identified as 46-year-old Brian Desormeaux, 43-year-old Janet Dessormeaux and 17-year-old Ashton Desormeaux.
“This incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide,” Greater Sudbury Police state in a press release. “Due to the sensitive nature of this investigation, no further details will be provided at this time.”
A family member and neighbour who lives across the street from the Caruso Street home where the tragedy occurred shared some information with Sudbury.com this morning. You can find that story here.
On Sunday afternoon, the man said he spoke with another person who was also concerned about the family’s welfare because they hadn’t been answering their phones or their door. The neighbour said the person smashed a window with a propane tank and went inside, where they found the bodies. The person also removed the family’s St. Bernard dog from the house to care for.
Officers were dispatched to the home at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday in relation to what police referred to as an “unknown trouble.”
They entered the home, “as there were immediate concerns for the person’s well-being,” police said in a media release. Upon entering the home, officers located three deceased people.
Detectives from Greater Sudbury Police’s Criminal Investigation Division are working in collaboration with the Coroner’s Office on the investigation.
The Ontario Forensic Pathology Service will conduct the post-mortem exams on behalf of the Office of the Chief Coroners Office to determine final cause of death and assist in this investigation.
“This is an extremely tragic situation that has deeply impacted families, friends and the community,” GSPS said in a news release. “Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who has been affected by this incident and we ask that you respect the privacy of the family’s loved ones during this very emotional time.”
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact GSPS at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.
