A woman aged 32 and her two daughters, aged six and eight, were discovered deceased inside a septic tank close to their residence. The bodies were retrieved from the tank with the assistance of four fire crews and a diving team in Helenów Pierwszy, a small town in Konin County, west-central Poland. The woman’s husband, who is also the father of the two girls, reported them missing on Sunday evening and expressed concerns that they might have fallen into the tank. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the girls were taken to the hospital but later confirmed dead by medical professionals.
A murder investigation is currently in progress, confirmed by Prosecutor Aleksandra Marańda from the Konin District Prosecutor’s Office. There are suspicions of foul play, as indicated by the provisions of Article 148, paragraph 3 of the Penal Code, which pertains to crimes involving the killing of multiple individuals.
Unofficial sources related to the inquiry have suggested that the woman may have inflicted harm on her daughters before taking her own life, with claims of a slashed throat and the presence of a suicide note. However, these details have not been officially verified by the authorities. Sylwia Lewandowska, spokesperson for the District Prosecutor’s Office in Konin, has cautioned against premature conclusions, emphasizing the tragic nature of the situation and the ongoing investigation process.
The local community is deeply affected by the shocking events, with neighbors and officials expressing disbelief and sadness. The Konin prosecutor’s office has initiated a murder probe, with plans for autopsies and toxicology tests scheduled for later in the week.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of the woman and her daughters are still being investigated to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
