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Identities released in San Francisco possible murder-suicide
The medical examiner identified them as Thomas Russell Ocheltree, 57; Paula Truong, 53; Alexandra Ocheltree, 12; Mackenzie Ocheltree, 9. Their causes and manners of death are pending, according to the medical examiner.
SAN FRANCISCO - Authorities on Friday released the names of four family members found dead inside their home in San Francisco’s Westwood Highlands neighborhood, as police continue investigating what they call a set of suspicious deaths.
Family identified
What we know:
The San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office identified them as Thomas Russell Ocheltree, 57; Paula Truong, 53; Alexandra Ocheltree, 12; and Mackenzie Ocheltree, 9.
The causes and manners of their deaths remain pending autopsy results, officials said.
Family found dead in San Francisco home: What we know
Investigators are still working to determine what led to the deaths of a family of four found inside their home in San Francisco’s upscale Westwood Highlands neighborhood.
Investigation underway
What's next:
Two sources told KTVU the family may have died in a possible murder-suicide, but San Francisco police said they are treating the case as suspicious deaths with signs of a criminal element.
The department’s homicide unit is leading the investigation, though the case has not yet been officially classified as a homicide.
Police responded around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a home on the 900 block of Monterey Boulevard for a welfare check. Inside, they discovered the four bodies.
"At this point, the evidence is pointing towards a criminal case," said SFPD spokesperson Officer Robert Rueca. "This appears to be a criminal action."
Community left shaken
What they're saying:
The family had moved into the neighborhood about a year ago and were known for their elaborate holiday light displays, according to neighbors.
"It was a normal family — two parents, two kids, a dog," said neighbor Benoit, who declined to give his last name. "It’s terrible, especially when you hear that there are young kids."
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Neighbors want answers after family found dead in SF home
Residents in San Francisco’s upscale Westwood Highlands neighborhood are struggling to make sense of the deaths of a family of four found inside their home.
Neighbor Douglas, who lives nearby, added, "Very well decorated all the time. It seemed like they were pretty affluent."
Another resident, Jatin Kathuria, said he saw the family less frequently in recent months.
"When we moved in last year, we used to see more of them," he said. "Since the last few months, we haven’t seen much."
The normally peaceful Westwood Highlands neighborhood has been left reeling.
"This neighborhood rarely sees any type of activity close to this," Rueca said.
The Source: Information for this story was sourced from the San Francisco Medical Examiner along with previous reporting.