By Trend News Line 2024-05-22 16:17:04.
**Father in Mental Health Treatment Before Tragic Murder-Suicide**
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 34-year-old man identified as Brock Mater and his two young children, aged 6 and 7, were discovered dead in their Arizona home in what authorities believe to be a murder-suicide.
**Desperate Attempt to Reach Out**
The devastating incident came to light when a concerned woman, who was going through a divorce with Mater, reached out to the police after her children failed to return from visiting their father. The mother had become alarmed after receiving a call from the children’s school about their unexplained absence.
**Futile Attempts to Make Contact**
Despite multiple attempts to contact Mater by phone and in person, the mother was unable to reach him. When she went to Mater’s residence and received no response after knocking repeatedly, she called the police for assistance.
**Tragic Discovery**
Upon arriving at the scene, officers tried various methods to establish contact with Mater but to no avail. They eventually entered the home for a welfare check and tragically found Mater and the children deceased. All three had suffered gunshot wounds to the head, and a rifle was found on Mater’s lap.
**Mental Health Crisis**
It was revealed that Mater had been undergoing mental health treatment at the time of the incident. While there was no history of criminal behaviour, Mater had been previously transported for mental health crisis intervention last October.
**Community in Mourning**
The shocking tragedy has left the local community reeling, with many expressing their condolences and support for the family. The mother of the children, who was estranged from Mater, is said to be devastated by the loss of her children and their father.
**Community Support**
In a separate incident in Surprise, Arizona, a 51-year-old man named Todd Christopher Marchetti was involved in a stand-off with law enforcement after breaking into a residence and holding a woman and her 6-month-old baby hostage. The situation ended tragically with Marchetti taking his own life and the baby sustaining injuries.
**Rallying Together**
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support the family affected by the domestic violence incident. The fundraiser has already raised nearly $145,000 to assist with housing, support services, and replacing belongings lost or damaged in the fire.
**Hope Amidst Tragedy**
Despite the harrowing circumstances, there is a glimmer of hope as the infant from the second incident has shown signs of recovery, with the community rallying together to provide support and comfort to those affected by these devastating events.
**Seeking Help**
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day and offers support in multiple languages. Remember, you are not alone, and help is always available..
– Man 2 kids found dead alleged murder-suicide Arizona Police
– Man kids found dead alleged murder-suicide Arizona Police.