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  • Carl Belen

    Indiana Mother and Three Children Found Dead with Gunshot Wounds in Burning Home

    2023-12-17
    • Naomi Briner, 35, and her three children, Adelia (12), Iyla (6), and Leland (8), were found dead with gunshot wounds in their burned home in Madison, Indiana.
    • The incident was reported around 4 p.m., with neighbors hearing gunshots followed by an explosion before the fire.
    • Investigations are ongoing, but there's no perceived public threat. No suspects have been identified yet.

    In a tragic incident in Madison, Indiana, Naomi Briner, aged 35, and her three children – 12-year-old Adelia, 6-year-old Iyla, and 8-year-old Leland – were discovered shot dead in their home, which was also found to be ablaze.

    This horrifying scene was uncovered by fire crews responding to a report around 4 p.m.

    Neighbors recount hearing gunshots, then an explosion, before noticing flames engulfing the Briner residence. Despite ongoing investigations, authorities have not announced any suspects, nor have they provided a definitive cause of death. The state police, represented by Sergeant Stephen Wheeles, emphasized the complexity of the case and the focus on providing closure for the family.

    Naomi Briner, known for her role as a health services administrator at a correctional facility, is mourned by the community and remembered fondly by friends and neighbors. Her Facebook profile reflects her professional life, while neighbors shared memories of her children playing in the area. The community is in shock, mourning the loss of Briner and her children, with heartfelt tributes pouring in for the family.

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    Reality
    12-21
    OMG 😢 😭 Heartbreaking R.I.P.
    Cynthia R
    12-18
    This is horrible. I don't even know them but it brought tears to my eyes. Those children... So so sad
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