Ind. Mother Faces Murder Counts in Death of Son, Daughter

Ind. Mother Faces Murder Counts in Death of Son, Daughter
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ELKHART, Ind.—A mother has been arrested on two counts of murder after her son and daughter were found dead in a vehicle in northern Indiana, and early Tuesday police found the body of a man who they believe was an acquaintance of the woman.

Elkhart police said Monday evening that they believe the children found dead that afternoon are siblings Liliana Hernandez, 7, and Rene Pasztor, 6. Police had issued an Amber Alert for the children earlier Monday, saying they were “believed to be in extreme danger.”

Police released no details about how the children died. Autopsies are scheduled Tuesday morning in Kalamazoo, Michigan.