Tragic Murder-Suicide: Florida Mother Kills 5-Year-Old Twins Before Taking Her Own Life

Tragic Murder-Suicide: Mother and Twins Found Dead in Sanford Home

A horrifying murder-suicide has shocked the community of Sanford, Florida, as a mother killed her 5-year-old twins before taking her own life. The incident unfolded when deputies responded to a distress call on the SR-417 bridge early Friday morning. A witness reported seeing a woman park her vehicle, exit, and then jump into the St. Johns River. The woman’s body, identified as 31-year-old Catorreia Hutto, was later recovered.

Meanwhile, investigators made a grim discovery at Hutto’s home. Her 5-year-old twins, Ahmed and Ava Jackson, who suffered from a disability, were found lifeless. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that the twins may have suffocated inside the house before their mother’s tragic act. The exact cause of their deaths has been classified as “homicide by unknown means” with “findings consistent with asphyxia death,” according to the Medical Examiner’s report.

Asphyxia refers to the deprivation of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death. However, the report did not elaborate on how the children possibly died, leaving the community with more questions than answers. The toxicology results showed no evidence of poisoning in the children’s bodies.

Authorities have also shed light on the conditions inside the home. The house, which was part of the Habitat for Humanity organization, had minimal furniture and food. Sheriff Dennis Lemma confirmed that there were no previous calls to the residence or other locations, and there were no apparent signs of trauma on the children.

This heartbreaking incident has left the community devastated, grappling with the loss of three lives. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm to seek help from available resources. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health support and intervention to prevent such devastating outcomes.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.