On February 12, 2024, San Mateo Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on the 4100 block of Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo, California. Inside, they discovered the bodies of 42-year-old Anand Sujith Henry, his wife, 40-year-old Alice Priyanka Benziger, and their four-year-old twin sons, Noah and Neithan. The preliminary investigation indicated a murder-suicide, with evidence suggesting that Henry fatally shot his wife and children before taking his own life.
Officers found the couple in a bathroom, both with gunshot wounds, and a 9mm pistol registered to Henry nearby. The children were located in a bedroom; their exact causes of death were under investigation at the time.
The family, originally from Kerala, India, had been residing in the United States for several years. The incident shocked the local community and the broader Indian-American population, prompting discussions about mental health and domestic violence awareness.
Authorities conducted a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances leading to this tragedy. They urged anyone with relevant information to contact the San Mateo Police Department to assist in the ongoing inquiry.
In the aftermath, community members organized vigils and support networks to honor the lives lost and to provide assistance to those affected by the incident. The tragedy underscored the importance of addressing underlying issues that can lead to such devastating outcomes.
