Farbin Towhid, a 19-year-old female of Bangladeshi ethnicity, tragically lost her life on April 3, 2021, in Allen, Texas. She was one of six family members who died in a murder-suicide orchestrated by her twin brother, Farhan Towhid, and her older brother, Tanvir Towhid. The incident occurred at their family home on Pine Bluff Drive.
The brothers had made a pact to kill their family members and then take their own lives.
Farbin's death, along with that of her parents, Iren Islam and Towhidul Islam , her grandmother Altafun Nessa , and her twin brother Farhan, was the result of this tragic pact. The brothers left a lengthy suicide note on Instagram detailing their reasons for the killings, citing long-standing battles with depression and disappointment with various aspects of their lives, including the TV show "The Office".
Allen police were alerted by a friend of the family who was concerned about Farhan's suicidal thoughts. When officers arrived at the home for a welfare check, they discovered the bodies of all six family members. The brothers had used guns to carry out the killings, and the note explained how they had planned the murders and their own suicides.
The community was deeply affected by the tragedy, and a candlelight vigil was held to honor the victims. The funeral services for the Towhid family were attended by hundreds of people at the Islamic Association of Allen, where the family had been active members. The family was buried at the Denton Muslim Cemetery.
This heartbreaking incident highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and the need for support systems for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. The memory of Farbin Towhid and her family continues to serve as a reminder of the devastating impact of untreated mental health conditions.
