by Police Identify Indian-Origin Techie as Suspect in US Family Murder-Suicide Case
In a tragic incident that unfolded in California, an Indian-American former Meta engineer, Anand Henry, and his wife, Alice Priyanka Benziger, along with their four-year-old twins, were found dead in their home. The police have identified Henry as the suspect in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
The bodies of Henry and his wife were discovered inside a bathroom in their $2.1 million Alameda de las Pulgas residence, both with gunshot wounds. A 9mm handgun, registered to Henry, was found on the bathroom floor. The bodies of their two children were also found in a bedroom, with no signs of trauma.
According to the San Mateo Police Department, Henry has been identified as the suspect based on the joint investigation conducted by the police department, the San Mateo County Crime Lab, and the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office. The cause of death for the children is still pending pathology, but it has been confirmed that they did not die from gunfire or show signs of bodily trauma.
Henry, who previously worked as a Software Engineering Manager at Meta and Google, had founded his own artificial intelligence company, Logits, after leaving Meta in June last year. Court records show that he had filed for divorce in December 2016 but did not follow through with it.
Neighbors described the couple as “friendly” and said they had lived in the home for more than four years, appearing to be a happy family. The police have ruled out any history of violence at the home, and investigations into the motive for this tragic incident are ongoing.
The incident has shocked the local community, and the police have notified the next of kin of the deceased. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the murder-suicide.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support. It highlights the need for communities to come together to address the underlying issues that can lead to such tragic outcomes.
The local authorities are providing grief counseling and support services to those affected by this devastating event. It is hoped that through these efforts, the community can find solace and healing in the face of this unimaginable loss.
