In a tragic incident in Oklahoma, authorities We believe a father committed a horrific act of violence against his own family, resulting in the death of his wife and three of his four children. The devastating event, which took place at his home, has been described by police as an apparent murder-suicide that took place on April 22.
The perpetrator, identified as Jonathon Candy, 42, reportedly killed his wife, Lindsay Candy, 39, following an altercation between the couple. He then shot and killed three of his sons: Dylan, 18, Ethan, 14, and Lucas, 12. After carrying out the murders, Jonathon took his own life.
During a press conference the next day, Oklahoma City Police Sergeant Gary Knight provided more details about the sequence of events. He highlighted the brutal nature of the crime and claimed that the murders represented a deliberate and ruthless act. “The children were chased and killed,” Knight explained, underscoring the deliberate nature of the attack inside the family’s home, according to Fox News.
The grim situation came to light early that morning when the couple’s youngest son, who is 10 years old and was the only survivor of the incident, made a distressing call to 911 around 9:35 am. He reported that everyone inside the house appeared to be dead. . Upon his arrival, police officers found the tragic scene and confirmed the death of Jonathon, Lindsay and three of their children. They found the young man who called unharmed and later confirmed that he was now in the care of relatives.
The community was stunned by the shocking event. Rhonda Armstrong, a local resident who knew Ethan through his participation on a baseball team, expressed deep anguish over the murders. Armstrong, who also served as a sort of “team mom,” recounted her futile attempts to communicate with the family. She described repeatedly urging her son to contact Ethan through social media and text messages, while she herself tried to call Lindsay and message Dylan, according to KOKH-TV.
The lack of response left her feeling helpless and hoping it would put an end to what she described as a nightmare. The tragedy has deeply affected the local community, leaving friends, neighbors and acquaintances grappling with the loss and its implications. The event not only represents a profound personal loss for the family and their immediate community, but also raises broader questions about family safety and the dynamics that can lead to such devastating outcomes.
While the community mourns, authorities continue to investigate the details surrounding the incident, seeking to understand the motives and circumstances that led to this heinous crime. Meanwhile, support is being provided to the surviving child, ensuring his safety and care as he deals with the aftermath of this unthinkable tragedy.
Police have not shared a reason for the violence. They asked anyone with information to call the Homicide Tip Line at 405-297-1200.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or visit thehotline.org. All calls are free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.