Dad kills his young kids, then himself in tourist hotspot after horrifying call to wife: ‘Stop daddy!’
A 35-year-old father, Adolfo Gramajo, allegedly killed his two young sons after a lunch outing, then took his own life in a tourist destination. The motive and exact circumstances remain unclear. Gramajo is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his sons.
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- ✓ Adolfo Gramajo, 35, is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his sons.
- ✓ The incident involved a father and his two young sons.
What changed
Adolfo Gramajo's identity as the perpetrator and his age were confirmed.
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Dad kills kids, himself in tourist spot
A 35-year-old father, Adolfo Gramajo, allegedly killed his two young sons after a lunch outing, then took his own life in a tourist destination. The motive and exact circumstances remain unclear. Gramajo is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his sons.
Why it matters
This incident has shocked the community, highlighting concerns about family violence and mental health. The event occurred in a popular tourist area, raising questions about public safety. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy.
What is confirmed
- Adolfo Gramajo, 35, is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his sons.
- The incident involved a father and his two young sons.
Still unconfirmed
- A horrifying call was made to the wife, 'Stop daddy!'.
- The incident occurred in a tourist hotspot.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into the motive behind the killings.
- Release of additional details about the lunch outing and the family's background.
- Police review of potential warning signs or prior incidents.
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No new evidence found in tourist hotspot murder-suicide investigation
Current reports provide no new details regarding the father who killed his children and himself in a tourist destination. Recent updates from Adelaide describe a brawl at Glenelg that disrupted families and visitors, but these events are unrelated to the murder-suicide. No additional police reports or witness statements have emerged to clarify the specifics of the call made to the wife or the identity of the perpetrator in that specific case.
Why it matters
This investigation follows a pattern of family tragedies including the September death of Damien John Shaw and his children in Bali. It also relates to broader trends of domestic violence cases like the July 2025 murder of a girl in New York.
What to watch next
- Official police release of the audio call to the wife
- Identification of the suspect and victims in the tourist hotspot case
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Los Angeles father charged after killing sons in Koreatown
Los Angeles Police Department booked 35-year-old Adolfo Gramajo on a murder charge after he shot his sons, ages 4 and 11, on a Koreatown street on October 12. Gramajo allegedly killed the children in broad daylight following a visit to McDonald's before attempting to take his own life. This event follows other recent family tragedies, including a September murder-suicide in Bali involving Damien John Shaw and his two young children, and the sentencing of Luciano Frattolin for the July 2025 murder of his 9-year-old daughter in New York.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight a pattern of extreme domestic violence during child custody or vacation periods. Legal proceedings in New York have already concluded for one such case, while the Los Angeles investigation is in its early stages.
What is confirmed
- Adolfo Gramajo, 35, is charged with murder after shooting his 4-year-old and 11-year-old sons on a Los Angeles street.
- The shooting occurred on October 12 in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles.
- Luciano Frattolin, 46, received a sentence in Essex County Supreme Court for the July 2025 murder of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina.
- Damien John Shaw, 56, was found dead on September 13 in a Legian, Kuta bungalow alongside his children, Archie, 6, and Laura, 4.
Still unconfirmed
- Adolfo Gramajo made disturbing social media posts prior to the killings.
- Indonesian police evidence points to a murder-suicide in the death of Damien John Shaw and his children.
What to watch next
- Court dates for Adolfo Gramajo's murder trial
- Details on the sentencing terms for Luciano Frattolin
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Dad kills kids, then himself in tourist hotspot
A Florida father shot and killed his 17-year-old twin children before taking his own life during a custody exchange in Central Florida. The mother discovered the bodies after retrieving the children from their father. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the violent event.
Why it matters
This tragedy is part of a series of violent incidents involving family members and custody disputes in the US. The events have raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health. The incidents have also sparked discussions about the need for better support systems for families and individuals in crisis.
What is confirmed
- A Florida father shot and killed his 17-year-old twin children before taking his own life during a custody exchange in Central Florida.
- Two children under the age of ten were shot dead in Los Angeles' Pico-Union neighborhood by their father, who then turned the gun on himself but survived.
- A Montreal man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for killing his 9-year-old daughter and concealing her body in New York.
Still unconfirmed
- Three people were shot near Koreatown in central Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
What to watch next
- Investigation into the Florida incident
- Sentencing of Luciano Frattolin for killing his daughter Melina
- Further updates on the Pico-Union shooting incident
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Florida Father Kills Twin Children and Himself
A Florida father shot and killed his seventeen-year-old twin children before taking his own life during a custody exchange in Central Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The mother discovered the bodies after retrieving the children from their father. The tragedy unfolded following an apparent murder-suicide sequence in the region. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the violent event as investigators piece together the final moments before the mother found the victims at the scene.
Why it matters
Custody disputes present acute risks for domestic violence incidents, drawing intense scrutiny from local law enforcement and community safety advocates. The Orange County Sheriff's Office leads the ongoing investigation into how the deadly exchange escalated. Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the sequence of events or any prior interventions.
What is confirmed
- A Florida father killed his 17-year-old twin children and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported the incident.
- The mother found the bodies after picking up the children from their father during a custody exchange.
What to watch next
- Further statements from the Orange County Sheriff's Office regarding the investigation timeline
- Autopsy results and official forensic reports from medical examiners
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Florida dad kills 2 kids, then himself in murder-suicide
A Florida father killed his 17-year-old twin children and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide in Central Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The mother found the bodies after picking up the children from their father. The incident occurred during a custody exchange.
Why it matters
This incident is a tragic case of domestic violence and murder-suicide. The event has shocked the local community and raised concerns about the safety of custody exchanges. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
What is confirmed
- A father killed his 17-year-old twin children and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide in Central Florida.
- The mother found the bodies after picking up the children from their father during a custody exchange.
- Surveillance cameras captured the father walking around the front of his house with a flashlight close to the time he killed his two kids.
Still unconfirmed
- The father made a horrifying call to his wife, saying 'Stop daddy!'
What to watch next
- Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident
- Autopsy reports and toxicology results
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Florida father kills 17-year-old twins, then himself
A father is believed to have stabbed and killed his 17-year-old twin children before killing himself in an apparent murder-suicide in Central Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Why it matters
This incident is under investigation by local authorities. The motive behind the killings is not yet publicly disclosed. The case bears some similarities to a previous incident in Bali where an Australian man killed his young children and then himself.
What is confirmed
- The father killed his 17-year-old twin children before killing himself.
- The incident occurred in Central Florida.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case as an apparent murder-suicide.
What to watch next
- The official cause of death for the family members
- The motive behind the killings
- Any potential evidence or statements from family members or witnesses
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Australian father kills children and himself in Bali bungalow
An Australian man killed his 4-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son before committing suicide by hanging at a bungalow in Kuta, Bali. The murders occurred while the children's mother was on a phone call with them in Jakarta. During the call, the mother heard the children scream for their father to stop.
Why it matters
The incident took place in a popular tourist district of Bali. Local authorities are managing the aftermath of the family tragedy.
What is confirmed
- An Australian father killed his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter in Kuta, Bali.
- The father committed suicide by hanging after killing the children.
- The children's mother was in Jakarta on a phone call with the victims during the attack.
What to watch next
- Official autopsy reports from Bali authorities
- Statements from the Australian embassy regarding the victims
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Australian father kills young kids, then himself in Bali
An Australian father murdered his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter before hanging himself at a bungalow in Kuta, Bali, during a phone call with the children's mother in Jakarta.
Why it matters
The incident occurred in a popular tourist destination, raising concerns about mental health and family support. The father was able to carry out the acts while in contact with the mother, who then alerted neighbors to check on the children. This tragic event has brought attention to the need for better mental health resources and support systems.
What is confirmed
- The Australian father strangled his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter before hanging himself at a bungalow in Kuta, Bali.
- The murders and subsequent suicide occurred during a phone call with the children's mother in Jakarta.
- The mother contacted neighbors to check the residence after hearing her daughter scream 'Stop daddy!'
- Police confirmed the sequence of the murders and subsequent suicide.
- A similar family tragedy occurred in Australia where parents killed their autistic sons before taking their own lives.
What to watch next
- Investigation into the father's mental health and potential warning signs
- Response from Australian and Indonesian authorities on supporting families in crisis
- Details on the family's background and potential struggles
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Father Kills Two Children and Himself in Bali After Wife Hears Call
An Australian father strangled his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter before hanging himself at a bungalow in Kuta, Bali. The tragic incident unfolded during a phone call with the children's mother, who was in Jakarta at the time. Hearing her daughter scream for her father to stop, she immediately contacted neighbors to check the residence. Police confirmed the sequence of the murders and subsequent suicide, bringing a grim conclusion to the tourist hotspot tragedy.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the devastating intersection of domestic tragedies and international travel locations. Police investigations have focused on the sequence of the killings, which occurred in a bungalow in Kuta. Authorities are piecing together the events following the mother's frantic call to neighbors in an attempt to save the children.
What is confirmed
- A 56-year-old Australian man strangled his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter before hanging himself in a Kuta bungalow.
- The children's mother was in Jakarta and heard her daughter scream "stop daddy" during a phone call with her husband.
- Upon hearing the screams, the mother contacted neighbors to check on the home.
Still unconfirmed
- The man had been facing financial difficulties prior to the murder-suicide.
What to watch next
- Further details from local police regarding the official investigation timeline
- Statements from family representatives or Australian consular officials in Bali
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Father kills two children and himself in Bali
A father killed his 4 and 6 year old children before committing suicide in Bali. The incident followed a phone call to the children's mother in which the children were heard shouting "Stop daddy!". Reports indicate the man had been facing financial difficulties prior to the murder-suicide.
Why it matters
The event occurred in a popular tourist destination. Investigators are reviewing the father's final communications to determine the motive.
What is confirmed
- A father killed his children and then himself in Bali.
- The children were 4 and 6 years old.
Still unconfirmed
- The father was experiencing financial woes.
- The children shouted "Stop daddy!" during a call to their mother.
What to watch next
- Official police report on the cause of death
- Identification of the family members
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- New York Post — Dad kills his young kids, then himself in tourist hotspot after horrifying call to wife: ‘Stop daddy!’
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- the-sun.com — Dad kills his children, 4 & 6, before taking his own life in murder-suicide
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