Girl played dead to survive family massacre

An 11 year old girl in Fall City, Washingtonshe survived a family massacre by pretending to be dead, then escaped to a neighbor’s house where she identified her older brother as the gunnerreveal court documents.

His quick thinking not only saved his life but also exposed an attempt by his 15-year-old brother to immobilize the murders on his younger brother.

The teenager now faces five counts of aggravated murder in juvenile court.

He is believed to have initially called 911 around 5 a.m. on Oct. 21, claiming his 13-year-old brother had shot them. parents and two other brothers after being reprimanded for viewing inappropriate material online.

According to an affidavit from King County Sheriff’s Detective Aaron Thompson, the teen said he woke up to find his family dead and blamed his younger brother for the shootings.

Shortly after, a neighbor called the emergency services when the injured 11-year-old girl showed up at their door, reporting that her older brother had attacked their family and that she had played dead to escape.

She was later treated for her injuries at a seattle hospital and has since been discharged, staff confirmed.

Prosecutors detail family tensions

Officers arrived at the family’s home and found the 15-year-old in the driveway and the bodies of his parents, Mark Humiston, 43, and Sarah Humiston, 42.

His children Katheryn, 7, Joshua, 9, and Benjamin, 13, were also discovered.

Authorities revealed that the teenager had recently been reprimanded by his parents after failing exams in schoolwhich detectives believe may have contributed to his actions.

The King County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the boy waived his right to appear before court Tuesday. His legal team has described him as “a 15-year-old boy who enjoys mountain biking and fishing and has no criminal record.”

He is currently being held at the Clark Center for Child and Family Justice in Seattle.

Father’s Glock allegedly used in murders

A gun registered to the children’s father, kept in a locked box, had been used in the murders.

He reportedly sometimes kept it by the front door for me to take to work.

During an interview at hospitalThe girl told investigators that her older brother was the only person who knew the code to access the money. glock.

A hearing will determine whether the case should be transferred to adult court, and the teen’s next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.

Court documents did not speculate on a motive: Detectives are believed to be investigating the teen’s mental health, his possible motives, family tensions and access to firearmsthe factors they say can explain the violence.

Prosecutors noted that transferring the case to adult court would not guarantee an adult trial, since Washington’s sentencing guidelines for juveniles differ even in adult courts.

Seattle’s Fall City Community Mourns Humiston Family

The tragedy has shaken the tight-knit community of Fall City, and many are shocked by the violent loss of the Humiston family.

Mark Humiston, an electrician engineer at Hargis Engineers in Seattle, he was remembered by colleagues as “a respected colleague, mentor and friend.”

In a statement Thursday, the company said it was “surprised and saddened by the tragic events that led to the loss of a respected colleague.

“Mark’s leadership and vision were an integral part of our company and he will be greatly missed.”

This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.