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The two babies have been under the care and supervision of the state since the murders. Ruger and his older brother, Brentley, lost both parents in the massacre. Kylie’s older sister, Sophia, is currently being taken care of by a surviving parent, who is also looking after Brentley.

Pike County Sheriff Charlie Reader said on April 27 the murders of family members in the Ohio area are under investigation, and said authorities have received over 300 tips regarding the case.

The eight family members found executed last week in Piketon, Ohio, sustained a total of 32 gunshots, according to preliminary autopsy information.

The April 22 execution-style shootings left 7 adults and a 16-year-old dead, all of the Rhoden family.

Attorney General: “We believe he is at large, and a strong possibility that any individual involved in this is armed and extremely dangerous.”