Grand Haven Township
Coverage of Grand Haven Township in the Nexus archive.
- Dispatch audio released in Michigan family murder-suicide as troubled family's secrets emerge
A Michigan father killed his wife, six children, and himself in a murder-suicide before setting their home on fire, according to authorities. Newly released 911 dispatch audio captured the aftermath, and the mother's online activity suggested a troubled marriage marked by infidelity.
- ‘Unspeakable tragedy’: Michigan man kills wife, 6 children, himself, deputies say
A Michigan man fatally shot his wife and six children before killing himself in a murder-suicide, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a Grand Haven Township home, where fires were also started, resulting in the deaths of several family pets.
- Ottawa County man’s ‘employment ended’ weeks before murder-suicide of wife, six children
A man in Ottawa County, Kristopher Karolkiewicz, killed his wife and six children in a murder-suicide before taking his own life. The incident occurred in a burning home in Grand Haven Township, with all eight deaths attributed to gunshot wounds, followed by an intentionally set fire. Karolkiewicz's employment with the American Heart Association ended weeks prior to the tragedy.
- Michigan dad fatally shoots his wife and 6 kids before killing himself, authorities say
A father in Michigan fatally shot his wife and six children before taking his own life, according to authorities. Law enforcement is investigating a fatal house fire in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
- Michigan family ‘shattered’ after 8 killed in apparent murder-suicide; donations being accepted
An apparent murder-suicide in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, resulted in the deaths of eight family members, including six children. Police confirmed that Kristopher Karolkiewicz killed his wife, Amanda Karolkiewicz, their six children, and himself before a fire broke out. The family and community expressed profound grief, and donations are being accepted.
- Officials say man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself, before all were found in Michigan home fire
A man fatally shot his wife and six children, then himself before they were found in their burning Michigan home. The fire was set intentionally after the killings, according to investigators.
- Michigan dad killed wife, their 6 kids in murder-suicide at burning home, sheriff says
A Michigan father killed his wife and six children in a murder-suicide at their burning home, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. All eight family members died from gunshot wounds, and the fire was intentionally set after the killings.
- Community in shock after 8 family members found dead inside burning home
A man in Grand Haven Township, West Michigan, shot and killed his wife and six children before committing suicide. The bodies were discovered in a burning home after firefighters responded to smoke reports.
- Authorities say man killed his family, then himself, before all were found in Michigan home fire
A man fatally shot his wife and six children, then himself, before their bodies were found in a fire at their Michigan home. Authorities confirmed the incident was a murder-suicide, with the fire set intentionally after the killings.
- Investigators ID family found dead in Grand Haven Twp home, ruled murder-suicide
A family of eight in Grand Haven Township was found dead in their home after being shot, with investigators ruling the deaths a murder-suicide. Kristopher Karolkiewicz, 47, killed his wife Amanda, 39, and six children before taking his own life and starting fires in the house.
- 8 found dead in Grand Haven home after fire
Eight people, including six children aged 5 to 15, were found dead in a Grand Haven Township home after a fire, with some victims having gunshot wounds. Authorities suspect a murder-suicide and confirmed the fire was intentionally set, though no outside suspects are being sought.
- Eight family members found dead in Michigan fire, some with gunshot wounds
Eight family members, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan house fire. Some victims had gunshot wounds. Emergency crews responded to the incident in Grand Haven Township.
- Eight family members found dead in Michigan fire, some with gunshot wounds
Eight family members, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan house fire with some victims having gunshot wounds. Emergency crews discovered the bodies during a call dispatched to a residence in Grand Haven Township.
- 8 family members, including 6 children, found dead in Michigan fire; at least one victim shot: police
Eight family members, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan fire with at least one victim suffering a gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating possible foul play in Grand Haven Township.
- 8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds
Eight people, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan home after a fire, some with gunshot wounds. Law enforcement described the scene as complex and considered a murder-suicide theory, with the fire deemed suspicious and intentionally set.
- 6 kids, 2 adults found dead in house fire incident: Authorities
Six children and two adults were found dead in a house fire incident in Grand Haven Township, located west of Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan. The incident occurred on Friday.
- ‘Suspicious’ House Fire in Michigan Kills 6 Children and 2 Adults
A suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, near Lake Michigan killed six children and two adults. Arson investigators from the Michigan State Police were called to the scene on Friday.