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

Suspected Murder-Suicide in California

Anand Henry, a former software engineer at Meta and Indian-origin, is suspected of committing a gruesome murder-suicide in the US state of California. According to authorities, Henry allegedly killed his wife, Alice Benziger, and their twin sons before turning the gun on himself.

Discovering the Tragic Incident

The San Mateo Police Department discovered the bodies of 37-year-old Anand Henry and his 36-year-old wife, Alice Benziger, in the bathroom of their Alameda de las Pulgas home on Monday morning. A 9mm handgun registered to Henry was found on the bathroom floor beside their bodies.

Cause of Death

The investigation revealed that Alice Benziger succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, while Anand Henry suffered from a single shot. However, the cause of death for their 4-year-old twin boys has not yet been determined as they showed no signs of trauma.

Professional Background

Anand Henry, who used to work as a software engineer at Meta and previously at Google, was working in artificial intelligence at the time of his death. His wife, Alice Benziger, worked as a data scientist for Zillow. Both of them attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

No History of Violence

Police stated that there was no history of violence in the couple’s home. The only previous interaction with the police was when the family reported seeing a mountain lion in their backyard.

Divorce Filing

Court records indicate that Anand Henry filed for divorce in December 2016, but it appears that the divorce was not finalized.

Wellness Check

Concerned individuals who were unable to reach the family over the weekend prompted the police to conduct a wellness check. The suspected murder-suicide is believed to have occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Continuing Investigation

Authorities are still investigating the motive behind this tragic incident. The police department encourages the community to seek domestic violence and mental health resources, emphasizing the importance of preventing such incidents from happening again.

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