The three individuals were identified as 46-year-old Brian Desormeaux, 43-year-old Janet Dessormeaux and 17-year-old Ashton Desormeaux. “This incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide,” Greater Sudbury Police said in a news release. “Due to the sensitive nature of this investigation, no further details will be released at this time.” A family member and neighbor who lives across the street from the Caruso Street home where the tragedy occurred shared some information with Sudbury.com this morning. You can find that story here. On Sunday afternoon, the man said he spoke with another person who was also concerned for the family’s welfare because they weren’t answering their phones or at their door. The neighbor said the person broke a window with a propane tank and went inside, where they found the bodies. The person also removed the family’s St. Bernard dog from the home to care for him. Officers were dispatched to the home at approximately 6:30 Sunday afternoon regarding what police described as an “unknown problem.” They entered the home “as there were immediate concerns for the individual’s welfare,” police said in a news release. Upon entering the house, the police found three dead people. Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division are working in partnership with the coroner’s office on the investigation. Autopsies will be performed by the medical examiner to help determine the cause of death. “This is an extremely tragic situation that has deeply affected families, friends and the community,” GSPS said in a press release. “Our deepest condolences go out to everyone affected by this incident and we ask that you respect the privacy of the family’s loved ones during this very emotional time.” Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact GSPS at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.
