Father and two children found dead in Argentina home; homicide-suicide suspected

A tragic discovery in General Lagos, a town in Argentina's Gran Rosario region, has left authorities investigating the deaths of a 46-year-old man and his two children, aged 4 and 10. The bodies were found inside their home on a Monday morning, prompting a swift investigation into the circumstances.

Initial reports and neighborhood accounts suggest the possibility of a double homicide followed by suicide. Police are reportedly examining evidence within the home, though officials have maintained strict silence on the details of the case. The investigation is awaiting forensic and autopsy results to clarify how the deaths occurred.

Sources close to the investigation indicated that the man and the mother of the children were separated. There are unconfirmed reports of a restraining order against the man, which investigators are looking into. The discovery followed an alert from the children's mother, who became concerned after days of failed attempts to reach her ex-partner.

Investigators entered the property through a neighbor's home and found indications of violent deaths. While the exact cause remains undetermined, some reports suggest the man may have used a substance to incapacitate his children before their deaths. Authorities are awaiting toxicology reports, including checks for carbon monoxide, to ascertain if any other substances played a role.

The incident has sent shockwaves through General Lagos, a small community of just over 4,000 residents, where the news has caused widespread consternation and concern.

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We are awaiting the fire department's tests on the presence of carbon monoxide and the autopsies of the bodies to determine if there was any other substance that could have influenced the victims' loss of consciousness.