Four Family Members Found Dead in Cheongju... Police Conduct On-Site Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] In Cheongju, Chungbuk, a family of four was found dead inside their home, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the fire department on the 28th, at around 9:16 a.m., a man in his 40s, Mr. A, his wife, and their two children aged 4 to 5 were found dead in an apartment in Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju.

After Mr. A's parents reported that they could not contact their son, the police received a request to open the locked door. The 119 emergency medical team entered the home through a window facing the hallway and discovered the deceased family. Mr. A was found in the master bedroom, while his wife and two children were found in a smaller room. Circumstantial evidence suggesting that Mr. A had taken his own life was found in the master bedroom.

The police are conducting an on-site investigation and plan to request an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause of death.

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