A 15-year-old boy was charged with the murders of his parents and three siblings, as well as the attempted murder of another sibling in Washington state. The teen, who has not been named due to being a minor, was charged with five counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder. The charges are designated as acts of domestic violence and include a firearms enhancement. The teen’s attorneys emphasized that he is innocent until proven guilty and described him as a normal 15-year-old with no criminal history who enjoys activities like mountain biking and fishing.
The family was found dead in their home in Fall City, Washington, with only one sibling surviving the attack, who has since been discharged from the hospital. The victims were identified as Mark and Sarah Humiston, who homeschooled their children and were well-known in the community. Mark Humiston worked as an electrical engineer for Hargis Engineers, and the company expressed shock and sadness over the tragic events.
Neighbors and community members have expressed shock and sadness over the incident, with many struggling to make sense of the loss. The teen has been ordered to have no contact with the surviving sibling and is being held in a juvenile detention facility. The case remains under investigation as authorities try to understand the motive behind the tragic events.
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