Indian-origin Family from Kerala Found Dead in California Home

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An Indian-origin family from Kerala has been tragically discovered dead at their residence in San Mateo County, California. The authorities suspect it to be a case of murder-suicide. The deceased have been identified as Anand Sujith Henry (42), his wife Alice Priyanka (40), and their 4-year-old twin children Noah and Neithan.

The San Mateo Police Department reported that two of the victims had fatal gunshot wounds, while the cause of death for the other two remains undetermined. The police responded to a distress call and found no signs of forced entry into the house. Upon entering through an unlocked window, they discovered the lifeless bodies of the family members.

Anand and Alice, both Indian-Americans, were highly educated professionals. Anand worked as a software engineer, while Alice served as a senior analyst. They had relocated to San Mateo County two years ago in search of better opportunities and a brighter future for their children. The couple had bought their house in 2020 for $2.1 million, according to records.

The police discovered a 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine in the bathroom, providing evidence for a possible murder-suicide scenario. However, they have not ruled out other possibilities and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to this tragic event. The San Mateo police department stated, “Based on the information we have at this time, this appears to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public as we are confident the person responsible was located within the home.”

The Indian consulate in San Francisco is in contact with local authorities, providing assistance to the family’s next of kin. They are also coordinating with Indian community organizations to offer support and counseling services to those affected by this tragedy.

About Anand Henry and Alice Priyanka

Both Anand Henry and Alice Priyanka were alumni of TKM Engineering College in Kollam, Kerala. Anand had graduated in mechanical engineering, while Alice had a degree in civil engineering. They had been residing in San Mateo County for the past nine years and worked as software engineers for an IT company.

According to Anand’s LinkedIn profile, he also attended Carnegie Mellon University and Singapore Management University. His bio mentions that he was the co-founder of Logits and had previously worked at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and CMU. Anand was the son of the former principal of Kollam Fathima Mata National College, Henry Gorge.

Similar Incident

This case bears an eerie resemblance to a recent incident where a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their $5 million mansion in Massachusetts.