http://mydeathspace.com/article/2014...murder_suicide
I'm surprised nobody had commented on this death already. I thought that the sister must have killed the brother, but it seems like it was the other way around.
The Benton County Coroner?s Office has released the autopsy results for a brother and sister who were found shot to death in Kennewick on Monday.
The coroner?s office on Thursday said 16-year-old Kaitlin Austin died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head and torso.
The office says 12-year-old Ethan Austin died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
The coroner?s office says there is no evidence that another person was involved in the shootings.
Andrew Austin found the children when he came home Monday. Andrew Austin is the boy?s biological father and the girl?s stepfather.
http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2014/06/...wick-children/
Their obituaries -
Kaitlin Deborah Austin, 16, passed away at her home on June 9, 2014. She was born on June 27, 1997 in Richland, WA. Her parents are Andrew and Cynthia Austin, and she lived in Kennewick all her life.
Kaitlin aka Kate, Kadie, Kadia, Kaiduh, Kadie Bug, KadieBear, KK, Bloopy, was an honor student at Kamiakin High School. She was a beautiful, happy young lady, always with a smile on her face. She was smart and loved to challenge herself both athletically and in the classroom. She enjoyed pitching for Kamiakin High School Softball and the Washington Angels Organization. She was a three-time Kamiakin Brave Fastpitch WA State Champion and had received multiple athletic awards including Athlete of the Week, All-Conference and All-Area recognition. She enjoyed drawing, painting, and creating art, shopping, spending weekends hanging out with her favorite and much loved Papa and Meme, date nights and cuddling with boyfriend of 2.5 years David Marshall (SnuggleMuffin), sleepovers with Kassidy Arnold and Cassie Ramsey, and loved spending time at Curlew Lake with her family Sea-Doo'ing and boating. Most of all Kate had a very special relationship with her "Muthuh" and best friend Cyndi whom was her biggest fan. Kate was easy to love and be proud of.
Kate is survived by her mother Cyndi Austin, father Drew Austin, sister Rachel Austin, grandparents Debbie and Arvid Larson. Aunts and Uncles: Jodi and Mike Mahan, Keith and Holly Larson, Rick and Ann Austin. Cousins: Molly, Liam, Matt, Mason, and Marshall Mahan; Hayden and Parker Larson; Brian (Angela) and Matt Austin. In addition, she is survived by a large extended family.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Ted and Shirley Austin.
A Celebration of her life will be held at the Kamiakin High School gymnasium on Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the HAPO Credit Union "Austin Family Fund."
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Ethan Andrew Austin, 12, passed away at his home in Kennewick, WA on June 9, 2014. He was born March 19, 2002 in Richland, WA to parents Andrew and Cynthia Austin. He has lived in Kennewick all his life.
Ethan, aka Nuggie, Nuglet, Smooch, Lover, Bubba, E-Man, Chip, was a student at Desert Hills Middle School. He was a kind and considerate young man. He was very outgoing, confident, friendly, and had a caring and loving heart. He was a member of the Kennewick First Presbyterian Church, Boy Scout Troop #148, Wyldlife-YoungLife, Tri-City Country Club Junior Golfers, and Practical Edge Junior Team. He loved deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, archery, fishing, camping, golfing, BBQ-ing, hiking, playing chess at lunch, playing the bass guitar in DHMS Band, attending church, dressing up in a tie and dress shirt every Wednesday for Tie Day (which he started at DHMS), going on weekly yogurt dates with Mommy, being with his cousins, spending time at Curlew Lake with his family Sea-Doo'ing, boating, and fishing, riding his bike and playing with his friends. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his dad, and best friend Drew, doing all the above activities together. He was the kind of son you would always hope for.
Ethan is survived by his mother Cyndi Austin, father Drew Austin, sister Rachel Austin, grandparents Debbie and Arvid Larson. Aunts and Uncles: Jodi and Mike Mahan, Keith and Holly Larson, Rick and Ann Austin. Cousins: Molly, Liam, Matt, Mason, and Marshall Mahan; Hayden and Parker Larson; Brian (Angela) and Matt Austin. In addition, he is survived by a large extended family. - See more at:
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