Lesbian couple and 2 kids had their ‘throats slashed’

The four people found slain inside an upstate New York apartment house on Boxing day were found bound and with their throats slashed, according to police. 

Multiple law enforcement sources told the Albany Times Union that the family, identified as two young siblings, their mother and the woman’s lesbian partner, appear to have been targeted for an unknown reason.  

Troy Police Chief James Tedesco told the paper the murders were an act of ‘savagery.’

‘After being in this business for almost 42 years, I can’t describe the savagery of this. I don’t have the word,’ he said. 

 

The four people found slain inside an upstate New York apartment house on Boxing day were found bound and with their throats slashed, according to police 

Troy Police Chief James Tedesco told the paper the murders were an act of 'savagery'

Troy Police Chief James Tedesco told the paper the murders were an act of ‘savagery’

The family were found dead inside the basement apartment in the Lansingburgh section of Troy at about 12.50pm on Tuesday - but police haven't given clear details as to how they were killed, or why

The family were found dead inside the basement apartment in the Lansingburgh section of Troy at about 12.50pm on Tuesday – but police haven’t given clear details as to how they were killed, or why

Tedesco said that officials aren’t currently releasing details on any suspects, the two women, 36 and 22, and two children, an 11-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl.

‘There are indications at the crime scene that this was not a random act,’ Tedesco told reporters at a news conference Wednesday.

‘We are certainly appealing to people in the community that would have any knowledge as to what may have transpired there to contact us as soon as possible.’  

He said that additional family members are still being contacted, which is why names haven’t been released. 

The family were found dead inside the basement apartment  in the Lansingburgh section of Troy at about 12.50pm on Tuesday – but police haven’t given clear details as to how they were killed, or why.

Pastor Jackie Robinson Sr, of Oak Grove Baptist Church, said that an older son related to the two children wasn’t home when the killings occurred. He’s thought to be the last surviving member of the family. 

‘Until they catch whoever they did this, there are certainly reasons to be fearful,’ the pastor told the Times Union. 

‘We don’t know who did it. Until we find out, it certainly makes sense to be vigilant and keep your doors locked.’ 

He also said that members of the clergy are speaking to children at the local Boys and Girls Club, describing them as ‘traumatized.’ 

‘A few had nightmares since this happened. A lot of grown folk are traumatized because this monster is still out there,’ he said.  

Multiple law enforcement sources told the Albany Times Union that the family, identified as two young siblings, their mother and the woman's lesbian partner, appear to have been targeted for an unknown reason 

Multiple law enforcement sources told the Albany Times Union that the family, identified as two young siblings, their mother and the woman’s lesbian partner, appear to have been targeted for an unknown reason 

They’d fielded a call after a property manager found the unresponsive people in the building early Tuesday afternoon after being asked to check on the welfare of the residents. 

Autopsies done Wednesday afternoon are expected to clarify the timeline of attacks and exactly how the victims were killed. 

Police have said they still don’t have a suspect for the murders, and don’t want to release a potential motive in the fears of hurting their investigation.  

‘The emotions of a police officer is something you repress because there is a job to be done,’ Tedesco said Wednesday. 

‘But no one involved in this case is ever going to forget it. Right now our job is to bring this person to justice.’   

The bodies were discovered in a basement apartment  near Albany

The bodies were discovered in a basement apartment near Albany

Troy police say the deaths are being treated as suspicious and the incident is classified as a quadruple homicide 

Troy police say the deaths are being treated as suspicious and the incident is classified as a quadruple homicide 

Based on evidence uncovered in the course of the investigation, police do not believe there is imminent danger to the community. So far, no arrests have been made.  

Troy Police Capt. Daniel DeWolf said earlier the deaths are ‘certainly suspicious.’

The unit where the bodies were found is one of five in a home located in a residential neighborhood along the Hudson River’s east bank, just north of Albany.

While police have been tight-lipped about the victims, several Facebook users identifying themselves as relatives of the deceased have been posting messages and photos, and sharing links to news articles about the killings in Troy.  

Police Capt DeWolf on Tuesday called the deaths ‘horrible, terrible’ and sad. The incident is being investigated as a quadruple homicide. 



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