In a quiet neighborhood in Port Huron, Michigan, the life of a bright and imaginative six-year-old boy named Weston Keith Lagrow came to a tragic end on October 21, 2019. Known for his sweet and adventurous spirit, Weston was a child who brought joy to those around him, often referring to himself as a 'bucket filler,' someone who filled his family's buckets with love.
His laughter and playful nature were a familiar sight to neighbors who often saw him playing outside his home on Cooper Avenue.
The devastating events unfolded after Weston's mother, Stephanie, grew concerned when she couldn't reach him or his father, 35-year-old Robert William Lagrow. The couple was reportedly estranged and experiencing marital problems. Her call for a welfare check led Port Huron police to the home at approximately 8:30 p.m., where they made a heartbreaking discovery. Inside, they found the bodies of both Weston and his father.
The investigation conducted by the Port Huron Police Department's Major Crimes Unit and Criminal Investigative Division concluded that the incident was a murder-suicide. It was determined that Robert Lagrow, the co-owner of a local restaurant called the Daybreak Cafe, used a handgun to fatally shoot his young son before turning the weapon on himself. As the perpetrator was deceased, no arrests were made in connection with Weston's death. The case was closed, leaving a community to mourn the senseless loss of a child described by his mother as a kind-hearted soul who could light up a room with just a smile. In the wake of the tragedy, a crisis team was made available at Weston's school to support students and staff grappling with the loss of a young friend and classmate.
