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Killer In The Family
Clare Laxton
Episode 119 - The Karolkiewicz Family
NOV 6, 202621 MIN
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Description
In July 2026, 39 year old Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children – Keegan, Bennett, Caroline, Ella, Smith and Teddy were shot and killed by husband and father Kris Karolkiewicz.
Kris then set small fires around the family home and took his own life.
A family murder that shocked the local community, family and friends are still asking why.
This is the story of the Karolkiewicz family.
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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Mandy-Karolkiewicz-Family-Foundation-Fund.pdf
Brutal funeral snub for cheating Midwest dad murdered wife, six kids then killed himself at $750,000 home | Daily Mail Online
Michigan family was rocked by two horrific tragedies before mom, dad and six children were found dead in burning home | Daily Mail Online
Mom, 6 children killed in Grand Haven Township remembered as God’s ‘greatest gifts’ - mlive.com
Who were the seven victims of the Grand Haven family murder-suicide?
Obituaries released for mother, children in tragic murder-suicide
Police confirm husband killed wife, six children in West Michigan
Grand Haven Comes Together to Honor Mandy Karolkiewicz and Her Six Children | WGHN
Credits
Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton
Produced by Clare Laxton
Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio
Music by Pixabay
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