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'#1 Dad' lanyard noted as man allegedly admits to killing fiancé and stepsons
Summary
Authorities say a Grand Rapids man was arrested and charged after his fiancé and her two teenage sons were found dead; investigators reported inconsistencies in his account and say he later allegedly confessed, while a 5-year-old in the home was unharmed.
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Authorities say victims were found at a Grand Rapids home after a distressed 911 call from a man identified as Charles Broomfield. The victims were reported to be his fiancé and her two teenage sons. Investigators say they found inconsistencies in his account and allege he later confessed to the killings. A 5-year-old child who lived in the home was reported unharmed and escorted out.
Key facts:
- Police responded to a 911 call and discovered three people dead inside the residence.
- Authorities identified the caller as 44-year-old Charles Broomfield and say he initially told a different account before allegedly confessing.
- A 5-year-old child from the home was reported unharmed at the scene.
- Broomfield has been charged with three counts of first-degree premeditated murder and three related firearm counts, and a judge denied bond after a virtual court appearance.
Summary:
The suspect is facing multiple criminal charges and remains detained while prosecutors proceed. Undetermined at this time.
