The Wilmington massacre
From the Torrance Daily Breeze:
A Wilmington man, despondent over work issues, killed his wife, three daughters and two sons before committing suicide in his home this morning, police believe.
Though officials have not released the man's identity, he is believed to be Ervin Antonio Lupoe, 40. His wife is believed to be Ana Elizabeth Lupoe.
Los Angeles police officers found the bodies of Lupoe and his family about 8:30 a.m. in various rooms of the home in the 1000 block of North McFarland Avenue
Police went to the home within minutes after Lupoe faxed a two-page typed letter to KABC Channel 7 and placed a phone call to the station to tell them he was going to kill his family, said Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner.
Somebody at the station called the Harbor Division to report the incident. While they were talking, Lupoe called 911 and told them he had just gotten home and found that his whole family had been killed.
When police arrived, they could detect the scent of recent gunshots.
Police found the bodies of Lupoe and his wife, his 8-year-old daughter, twin 5-year-old daughters and twin 2-year-old sons.
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| Frank Girardot, Metro Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, brings you behind the yellow tape with takes on true crime, cold cases and more. This is also your forum to discuss crime, its impact on your neighborhood and how we cover it. Have any questions or tips? You can leave a comment here or e-mail Frank. |
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