17-year-old twins, father found dead in suspected murder-suicide, Orange County deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
Two 17-year-old twins and their father were found dead inside an Orange County home in what is believed to have been a murder-suicide, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded Wednesday to the 1200 block of Courtney Chase Circle for a well-being check.
Upon entering the home, deputies found Carlo Montiel Infantino and Melanie Montiel Infantino, both 17, dead in the living room with multiple stab wounds, deputies said.
Their father, identified as Ivan Montiel Roa, was also found dead in the master bathroom.
OCSO believes Ivan killed his children before taking his own life.
School district statement
Orange County Public Schools said school administration was notified of the passing of two students and grief counselors are available.
>> The investigation remains ongoing.
Recent murder-suicide incidents
In Flagler County on Thursday, the sheriff said a woman was found dead, and her partner died by suicide.
In August, two men died in an apparent murder-suicide in Palm Coast, deputies said.