Police Release More Information on Murder-Suicide in Saco, Maine
State Police say the deaths of a Saco family late Saturday night was a quadruple murder-suicide and one of the worst cases of domestic violence in Maine’s history.
According to Public Safety from Spokesman Steve McCausland, that conclusion comes after the State Medical Examiner’s Office examined the bodies today in Augusta.
The victims are 35 year old Heather Smith, and the couple’s three children -- Jason Montez, 12, Noah Montez, 7, and four year old Lily Smith.
Detectives said 33 year old Joel Smith shot his family about 11:30 Saturday night with a 12 gauge shotgun and then turned the gun on himself.
The two boys were shot to death in their separate bedrooms, and the wife and daughter were shot in the bed in the parent’s bedroom. Joel Smith’s body was found on the floor next to them, with the gun by his side.There was not suicide note found.
Police have also not found any protection from abuse orders or court paperwork on the couple, since they moved to Maine.