The article says 3, but CNN has a breaking news alert saying 6...
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/26/carnation.killings.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
CARNATION, Washington (AP) -- At least three people were found dead in a house in a wooded area early Wednesday and police said it was a case of homicide.
A view of the Carnation home where the bodies of three people were discovered Wednesday.
The victims seemed to be two adults and a child, said Sgt. Jim Laing of the King County sheriff's office.
Authorities released few details, but Laing said there appeared to be more victims.
Sheriff's Detective Bob Conner said only that there were multiple victims. He would not say how the victims died, give their ages, or say if any weapons were found. Investigators had not yet determined when they died, he said.
Conner referred to the deaths as homicides, and Laing said they were not caused by carbon monoxide or other accident.
"We're still gathering evidence," Conner told reporters at the end of a dirt road leading to the house and a cluster of other homes in a mostly rural area. "At this point, you'll see a lot of people coming in and out. That's because we're still bringing in detectives due to the complexity of this investigation."
Detectives were searching nearby properties in the forested area but Conner would not say why.
However, he added: "I can assure you there's no threat at this point to any neighbors living in this area."
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/26/carnation.killings.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
CARNATION, Washington (AP) -- At least three people were found dead in a house in a wooded area early Wednesday and police said it was a case of homicide.
A view of the Carnation home where the bodies of three people were discovered Wednesday.
The victims seemed to be two adults and a child, said Sgt. Jim Laing of the King County sheriff's office.
Authorities released few details, but Laing said there appeared to be more victims.
Sheriff's Detective Bob Conner said only that there were multiple victims. He would not say how the victims died, give their ages, or say if any weapons were found. Investigators had not yet determined when they died, he said.
Conner referred to the deaths as homicides, and Laing said they were not caused by carbon monoxide or other accident.
"We're still gathering evidence," Conner told reporters at the end of a dirt road leading to the house and a cluster of other homes in a mostly rural area. "At this point, you'll see a lot of people coming in and out. That's because we're still bringing in detectives due to the complexity of this investigation."
Detectives were searching nearby properties in the forested area but Conner would not say why.
However, he added: "I can assure you there's no threat at this point to any neighbors living in this area."
It would appear that drugs are NOT involved in this case. And just for the record - my constant whinning and groaning about drugs is because I HATE what they do to people's lives. I am SO glad that you seem to have escaped the death grip that many people succumb to. I have seen far too many friends fall into this trap. And no....you did not sound hateful - I have always liked what you have to say, and you are a valued memeber of Websleuths, IMHO. 
