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In his first sit-down interview, Jake Reiner discusses eight months of grief after his parents’ killings, his brother Nick’s murder charges, and how he’s trying to move forward by honoring his parents’ legacy, supporting his sister Romy, and aiding the Children’s Institute, while navigating anger and the ongoing court proceedings, including Nick’s fight to access a $1.6 million family trust to fund his defense.
A Montana man killed eight relatives, including four children, during a Sunday dinner in Billings before setting the home on fire; the shooter, 44-year-old Alan Smith, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Victims spanned four generations, including his grandmother, parents, sister, ex-wife and her two children, and two stepchildren, with a 12-year-old Charlotte dialing 911 during the attack. The incident marks the year’s 22nd U.S. mass killing, with many cases tied to domestic disputes.
A man killed eight relatives—four of them children—during a Sunday dinner at a Billings, Montana home; the killer is identified as the father of two of the victims, and investigators found the house had burned at the scene.
A South Florida father, Kameron Glasgow, mourns his wife Kenya Glasgow, 31, and their 2-year-old daughter Kennedi after they were struck and killed by lightning as they arrived for a family dinner in Margate. Kameron survived, and he now cares for Kennedi’s twin sister Kensli, leaning on faith amid the tragedy. Kennedi was known for her love of music; the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Sunday as the family sought shelter from an approaching storm.
The Buffalo Bills issued a public statement offering condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver and his family after the death of his young son, with the organization pledging ongoing support as they grieve.
Calais Campbell said the past months have been tough after his brother allegedly killed their mother, but football remains an outlet as he enters what will be his 19th NFL season with the Ravens and nears his 40th birthday. He expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and support from across the NFL community, noted he’s practicing at a reduced pace, and hinted 2026 could be his final year after a 278-game, six-time Pro Bowl career.
In Windfield, Kansas, 53-year-old Ronald H. Williams called 911 to confess that he had killed his wife, Kelly L. George, and their four children—Carol A. Williams (9), Ronald H. Williams Jr. (7), Sarah K. Williams (5), and Kelly M. McGee Williams (3)—and planned to kill himself. Police, who had previously responded to reports of aggressive behavior at the home, battled a two-hour standoff with SWAT before breaching the residence and recovering the six bodies. Williams was a registered sex offender with past indecent-liberties with a child convictions from 1998. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation joined the probe to determine a motive.
A mass shooting at a Prospect Hill home in Caswell County, NC left three adults dead and another hospitalized; the suspected shooter, a family member, is also dead. Authorities say the violence was confined to the residence, there is no public threat, and the NC SBI is assisting with the ongoing investigation while names have not yet been released.
Three members of the Manke family—Lenora, 11; Jaeylyn, 16; and their father Jeffrey, 57—were found dead in a Winneconne home; authorities say the deaths appear isolated and the investigation is ongoing, with no threat to the public. A GiveSendGo fundraiser and a Meal Train have been organized for those looking to help.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department says three people were found dead in a Winneconne home Friday night, as a mother whose two daughters were affected by the case alleges the system failed after a divorce hearing.
NBC News uses internet posts and public records to sketch years of life for Amanda Karolkiewicz and her six children in Michigan before their deaths, offering a fuller background as investigators seek motive.
A family trip to Oregon ended with the death of 5-year-old Justin Vu from Clarkson's disease (systemic capillary leak syndrome), a very rare condition that causes sudden blood pressure collapse. Diagnosed after initial concerns for appendicitis or infection, the illness worsened to require life support; Justin died on July 8 despite treatment. The disease is extremely rare in children, with limited documented cases and no known cure, though some therapies can help manage episodes. A fundraiser has raised about $45,000 for the family.
Eight people were found dead in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, after a man fatally shot his wife and six children and then started a house fire before taking his own life; investigators say the deaths of Amanda Karolkiewicz and the six children were by gunshot, Kristopher Karolkiewicz’s death was ruled a suicide, and the fire appeared intentional. The victims include four biological children and two adopted ones; Amanda was a substitute teacher, and Kristopher had recently left a role with the American Heart Association.
Authorities say Amanda 'Mandy' Karolkiewicz and her six children were killed in a murder-suicide by her husband in Grand Haven Township; investigators are pursuing a motive as fires were set in the home, Mandy had discussed marriage struggles and infidelity online years earlier, and the family urges focusing on Mandy and the children’s lives rather than the deaths as they mourn.
In Grand Haven Township, Ottawa County, eight people were found dead in a burning home after a murder-suicide in which 47-year-old Kristopher Karolkiewicz killed his wife and six children before taking his own life; authorities say the fire was intentionally set in multiple locations after the killings and the gun used was registered to Kris. Karolkiewicz had recently ended his employment with the American Heart Association, serving as national vice president of sales and marketing, with employment ending in July 2026. The victims, aged 15, 12, 11, 5 (boys) and 11 (girl), include four biological children and two adopted, and two family pets also perished. A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family, and local schools and officials are offering support.