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Buffalo Grove, Illinois police believe a husband and father of two is responsible for killing four family members, and then himself, inside their home last week.
Buffalo Grove Police Chief Brian Budds gave the update after all five family members were found dead with “slash force injuries” in what police described as a “home-related incident.”
In the latest update, police said evidence at the scene, information from investigators and examination from Lake County Corner showed 39-year-old Andrei Kisliak killed his family.
ILLINOIS POLICE RELEASE NAMES OF 5 FAMILY MEMBERS FOUND DEAD IN THEIR HOME, INCLUDING TWO YOUNG CHILDREN
Five people were found dead at a home in the northern suburbs of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, on Wednesday.
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They say he killed his 4-year-old and 6-year-old daughters, Amilia and Vivian Kisliak, as well as his wife, 36-year-old Vera Kisliak, and his 67-year-old mother, Lilia Kisliak.
Police said a dead animal was also found inside the home.
Vera Kisliak had filed for protective orders in August and September and filed for divorce in July. chicago fox informed.
TWO CHILDREN AND 3 ADULTS FOUND DEAD AT HOME IN A CHICAGO SUBURB
Buffalo Grove, Ill. Police were dispatched to a single-family residence in the 2800 block of Acacia Terrace for a female wellness check call.
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A co-worker of Vera Kisliak’s called police Wednesday, Budds said, leading to the discovery of the five family members.
Budds declined to comment on reports from neighbors that police had been at Kisliak’s home last month.
Five people were found dead at a home in an affluent Chicago suburb Wednesday morning.
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A local resident told the Chicago-Sun-Times that she called the police in August because she was concerned about how Andrei Kisliak was treating the children.
Police said the investigation into the case is still ongoing.
Fox News’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.