Anand Henry : “Indian-Origin Techie Suspect in US Family Murder-Suicide”

New York Resident Identified as Suspect in Tragic Murder-Suicide Incident

NEW YORK: Anand Henry, an Indian-American former Meta engineer, has been identified as a suspect in a devastating murder-suicide case that involved himself, his wife, and their four-year-old twins in California, United States. The police made this announcement after discovering the lifeless bodies of Henry and his wife, Alice Priyanka Benziger, both in their late thirties, inside their $2.1 million Alameda de las Pulgas home on Monday. The couple had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

9mm Handgun Found at the Scene

During the investigation, authorities found a legally registered 9mm handgun, belonging to Anand Henry, on the bathroom floor where the bodies of both adults were found. This discovery further implicated Henry as the main suspect in this tragic incident. The San Mateo Police Department, in a statement released on Thursday, confirmed this identification, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the San Mateo Police Department, the San Mateo County Crime Lab, and the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office.

Discovery of the Children’s Bodies

Upon entering the house through an unlocked window, law enforcement officers discovered the bodies of the couple’s two children inside a bedroom. Remarkably, there were no visible signs of trauma on the children’s bodies. The cause of death for the boys is still pending pathology, but it has been determined that they did not die from gunfire or exhibit any bodily trauma.

Identification and Notification of Next of Kin

The San Mateo Police Department has confirmed the identities of the deceased individuals and has notified their next of kin. The adults’ identities were confirmed through fingerprints, while the children were identified through familial visual identification. This tragic event has undoubtedly left their loved ones in a state of shock and grief.

Preliminary Investigation and Motive

Preliminary investigations suggest that there was no history of violence at the residence, both within and outside the context of this incident. The motive behind this heart-wrenching tragedy is still under investigation. Law enforcement officials will continue their efforts to uncover the factors that led to this unimaginable act.

Profile of Anand Henry and Previous Incidents

Anand Henry, a former Software Engineering Manager at Meta and Google, was known among his professional circles. After leaving his position at Meta in June of last year, he ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own artificial intelligence company named Logits. Court records also reveal that Henry filed for divorce in December 2016, although the divorce process was not finalized. Notably, the police had responded to the couple’s residence in 2020 after receiving reports of a mountain lion sighting in their yard.

A Glimpse into the Lives of the Deceased

Neighbours of the couple expressed shock and disbelief, describing them as a “friendly” pair who had resided in the neighborhood for over four years. From an outsider’s perspective, they seemed to lead a content and blissful family life. This tragedy has left their community grappling with sorrow and searching for answers.